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Infant feeding in the neonatal unit.

Rhona J McInnes¹, Ashley J Shepherd, Helen Cheyne

¹Department of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Stirling, Stirling FK9 4LA, UK. rjm2@stir.ac.uk

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|November 6, 2010

Summary

Neonatal unit (NNU) feeding practices often limit parental involvement, potentially hindering breastfeeding success. Clearer guidelines and a supportive unit culture are needed to improve breastfeeding rates for infants requiring nutritional support.

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Area of Science:

Neonatal care
Infant nutrition
Breastfeeding support

Background:

Infants in neonatal units (NNUs) often require nutritional support due to feeding difficulties.
While breastfeeding is encouraged, low breastfeeding rates are observed by discharge.
Existing evidence on effective breastfeeding support in NNUs is limited.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore feeding decisions made in NNUs.
To understand how these decisions impact infant feeding outcomes.
To identify factors influencing feeding practices and breastfeeding support.

Main Methods:

Qualitative study involving interviews with NNU staff.
Analysis of feeding decisions using a theoretical framework.
Exploration of routine practices and their effects.

Main Results:

Feeding decisions are primarily made by unit staff, with minimal parental involvement.
Variations in feeding management are linked to staff beliefs, unit norms, and parental expectations.
Quantifying milk intake and feeding infants during maternal absence present challenges to breastfeeding.

Conclusions:

NNU routines and practices may inadvertently discourage breastfeeding.
Increased parental involvement and clear guidelines are essential for supporting breastfeeding choices.
A shift in NNU culture is necessary to fully support parental feeding decisions.