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Milk for small infants.
E-L Funkquist1, T Tuvemo, B Jonsson
1Department of Women's and Children's Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden. eva-lotta.funkquist@kbh.uu.se
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|March 30, 2007
Summary
A proactive nutrition policy for small for gestational age (SGA) infants significantly reduces hospital weight loss. This feeding approach ensures better milk tolerance and improved outcomes for vulnerable newborns.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal nutrition
- Pediatric growth monitoring
Background:
- Infants born small for gestational age (SGA) often experience significant postnatal weight loss.
- Optimizing feeding regimens is crucial for improving outcomes in SGA neonates.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of different feeding regimens on the weight patterns of SGA infants during hospitalization.
- To compare the efficacy of a proactive nutrition policy versus a standard feeding approach in SGA neonates.
Main Methods:
- A comparative study involving 42 SGA infants divided into two groups.
- Group 1: 21 SGA infants received 200 mL/kg milk on day 2.
- Group 2: 21 SGA infants received 170 mL/kg milk on day 9, following a proactive nutrition policy.
Main Results:
- Infants managed under the proactive nutrition policy demonstrated better tolerance to larger milk volumes.
- The proactive nutrition group exhibited significantly lower weight loss compared to the control group.
- Early and aggressive feeding in SGA infants supports better weight maintenance.
Conclusions:
- A proactive nutrition policy is effective in minimizing weight loss in SGA infants.
- Implementing a proactive feeding strategy improves milk tolerance and reduces adverse weight changes in SGA neonates.
- This policy offers a beneficial approach to neonatal care for SGA infants.
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