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Lactation for the Premature Infant

Aka: Lactation for the Premature Infant

Benefits: Breast milk is uniquely suited for premature infant
1. Increased Protein (Growth)
2. Contains Taurine (Vitamin D Absorption)
3. Contains Lactoferrin and IgA (Immunity)
4. Increased antioxidants
5. Ideal lipids/enzymes ratio (maximal fat absorption)
Approach: Four stages of Breast Feeding premature infants
1. Phase 1: Expression and collection of Breast milk
2. Phase 2: Gavage feeding
3. Phase 3: In-hospital Breast Feeding
4. Phase 4: Post-discharge consultation

Family Practice Notebook

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This page was written by Scott Moses, MD, last revised on 9/26/2008 and last published on 2/5/2012.

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