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A Common Marmoset Model of Mother-Infant Intervention for Breastfeeding Disorders in the Presence of Paternal Inhibition and Maternal Neglect
Published on: September 22, 2023
[Breastfeeding in premature infants: in-hospital clinical management]
Maria Beatriz R do Nascimento1, Hugo Issler
1Departamento de Medicina, Universidade da Região de Joinville (UNIVILLE), Joinville, SC.
Insights
Breastfeeding is crucial for premature newborns, but success is limited without hospital support. Providing information and assistance enables mothers to make informed feeding decisions for their infants.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
Background:
- Breast milk offers unique benefits for premature infants.
- Breastfeeding success rates for preterm infants are often low, especially in neonatal intensive care units.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the significance of breastfeeding for premature newborns.
- To discuss strategies for promoting breastfeeding in hospital settings for premature infants.
Main Methods:
- Extensive literature review including books, theses, and organizational publications.
- MEDLINE database search (1990-2003) using keywords like "breastfeeding AND preterm infant".
Main Results:
- Breast milk is particularly well-suited for premature infant nutrition.
- A supportive hospital environment can significantly improve breastfeeding outcomes for preterm infants.
Conclusions:
- Breastfeeding premature infants is achievable with adequate support and information.
- Mothers require comprehensive guidance to make informed choices regarding feeding their premature infants.
Objective:
To describe the importance of breastfeeding and its promotion in the in-hospital clinical management of premature newborns.
Source Of Data:
The authors made an extensive literature review on the topic, including technical books, theses, publications of national and international organizations, and search on MEDLINE database (1990 to 2003), using the following key words and boolean operators: "breastfeeding AND low birth weight" and "breastfeeding AND preterm infant". Some significant references cited in the reviewed publications were used as well.
Summary Of The Findings:
After this review we conclude that many aspects make the breast milk particularly suitable to the premature newborn feeding. Despite being highly desirable, little success in breastfeeding preterm infants is generally observed, particularly in special care neonatal units, although there is evidence suggesting that a highly supportive hospital environment can make it possible to breastfeed these infants.
Conclusions:
Although breastfeeding premature infants represents a challenge, it is feasible if appropriate help and support are provided. Mothers of premature infants need information and support to make informed decisions about their infant's feeding.
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