Intake and Macronutrient Content of Human Milk Given to Extremely Preterm Infants

Conclusion:
Swedish extremely preterm infants receive MOM to a large extent during hospitalization. Protein, carbohydrates, and energy in MOM changed significantly with time. Weekly analyses of MOM during the first month of lactation would allow more individualized nutritional support for these vulnerable infants.

Source: Journal of Human Lactation - October 15, 2014 Category: Nursing Authors: Stoltz Sjostrom, E., Ohlund, I., Tornevi, A., Domellof, M. Tags: Original Research Source Type: research