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The preterm infant: breast or bottle?

S M Herber1, R D Milner

  • 1Department of Paediatrics, University of Sheffield, Sheffield Children's Hospital S10 2TH UK.

Clinical Nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|July 1, 1983
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Optimal nutrition for preterm infants is debated. Highly modified preterm formula milk promotes the fastest growth, while banked human milk is insufficient. Fresh mother's own milk requires further study.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric critical care

Background:

  • Improved survival rates for preterm infants necessitate focus on optimal nutrition.
  • A controversy exists regarding the ideal milk source for preterm neonates.

Discussion:

  • Current practices favor highly modified preterm formula milk for superior growth and energy retention.
  • Banked mature human breast milk is considered nutritionally inadequate with no demonstrated advantages.
  • The use of fresh mother's own milk presents practical challenges for widespread implementation but warrants further investigation.

Key Insights:

  • Highly modified preterm formula supports the fastest growth and best energy retention in preterm infants.
  • Banked human milk lacks proven benefits and is nutritionally deficient for this population.

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  • Fresh mother's milk requires more research despite potential benefits.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research into fresh mother's own milk for preterm infant nutrition is recommended.
    • Clinical practice may evolve based on future findings regarding optimal milk sources.
    • Continued focus on neonatal nutritional strategies is crucial for long-term infant health.