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  • 1Paris Descartes University, APHP Necker Hospital, Paris, France and CNRC, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Tex., USA.

World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics
|April 23, 2014
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Summary

Discharge formulas for preterm infants are questioned. Focus on human milk, addressing nutrient deficits, and avoiding over-nutrition to optimize growth post-hospitalization.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Pediatric gastroenterology

Background:

  • Very preterm infants require enhanced nutritional support for improved survival and quality of life.
  • Early hospital discharge for preterm infants is common, raising questions about post-discharge nutritional needs.
  • Improving in-hospital nutrition may reduce acquired nutritional deficits before discharge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the necessity of specialized nutrient-enriched discharge formulas for preterm infants.
  • To establish optimal feeding recommendations for preterm infants after hospital discharge.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review and analysis of current feeding practices for preterm infants.
  • Evaluation of the impact of in-hospital nutrition on post-discharge nutritional status.

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Main Results:

  • The systematic use of specialized discharge formulas may not be necessary given improvements in in-hospital nutrition.
  • Focusing on human milk feeding is recommended post-discharge.
  • Addressing identified nutrient deficits promptly is crucial.

Conclusions:

  • Prioritize human milk for preterm infants after discharge.
  • Minimize and correct nutrient deficits without promoting excessive postnatal growth.
  • Rethink the routine use of specialized discharge formulas.