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Developmental progression of feeding skills: an approach to supporting feeding in preterm infants

Erin Sundseth Ross1, Joy V Browne

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Denver 80218, USA. rossa@uswest.net

Seminars in Neonatology : SN
|March 5, 2003
PubMed

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Premature infants and those with medical conditions face feeding challenges. Recognizing infant stability is key to successful nipple feeding and nutritional support.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Developmental Pediatrics
  • Pediatric Nutrition

Background:

  • Infants born prematurely or with medical conditions have higher risks of feeding and nutritional issues compared to healthy newborns.
  • Neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) stays can exacerbate these feeding difficulties.
  • Understanding the developmental progression of infant feeding is crucial for effective intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the importance of recognizing infant stability in physiologic, motor, and state systems for feeding readiness.
  • To outline intervention strategies that promote stability for successful nipple feeding.
  • To highlight the value of a developmental skill acquisition perspective in guiding infant feeding support.

Main Methods:

  • This study discusses the recognition of infant stability across multiple systems.
  • It reviews intervention strategies aimed at promoting feeding stability.
  • The approach emphasizes a developmental skill acquisition perspective.

Main Results:

  • Recognizing and utilizing infant stability in physiologic, motor, and state systems is vital for determining feeding readiness and progress.
  • Intervention strategies focused on promoting stability can lead to successful nipple feeding.
  • A developmental perspective aids caregivers in assessing feeding challenges and supporting infant progression.

Conclusions:

  • A thorough understanding of infant feeding as a developmental skill is essential.
  • Assessing and promoting infant stability across systems is critical for successful nipple feeding.
  • Caregivers can effectively support infant feeding progression by adopting a developmental skill acquisition viewpoint.

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