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Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
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Clinical Practice Protocol of Creative Music Therapy for Preterm Infants and Their Parents in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Published on: January 7, 2020

[Current approaches to nursing preterm infants]

A I Zhdanovich

    Likars'Ka Sprava
    |April 26, 2003
    PubMed

    Insights

    Breastfeeding premature infants is crucial for their gut health. Enteral feeding, including breastfeeding, is recommended over parenteral feeding for premature babies, improving their digestive system function.

    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal care
    • Pediatric nutrition

    Context:

    • Parenteral feeding is often prioritized for premature infants.
    • Premature birth necessitates specialized infant feeding strategies.

    Purpose:

    • To highlight the benefits of breastfeeding and enteral feeding for premature infants.
    • To advocate for enteral feeding over parenteral methods when feasible.

    Summary:

    • Breastfeeding is a vital aspect of nursing premature infants.
    • Enteral feeding, including breastfeeding, is advantageous for the infant's gastrointestinal tract.
    • Premature birth does not preclude the use of enteral feeding.

    Impact:

    • Improved functional condition of the premature infant's alimentary canal.
    • Promoting optimal growth and development through appropriate nutrition.
    • Guiding clinical practice towards evidence-based feeding protocols for neonates.

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