[Preterm infants: breastfeeding and weight gain]
Anelize Helena Sassá1, Kayna Trombini Schmidt2, Bruna Caroline Rodrigues3
1Secretaria Municipal de Saúde de Maringá, Maringá, PR, Brasil.
Revista Brasileira De Enfermagem
|October 2, 2014
Summary
Breastfeeding (BF) is feasible for preterm infants, with weight gain influenced by gestational age and birth weight. Early breastfeeding support post-discharge is crucial for optimal infant growth.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Nutrition
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
- Public Health
Context:
- Preterm infants face unique nutritional challenges.
- Understanding factors influencing infant feeding is vital for development.
- Early life nutrition impacts long-term health outcomes.
Purpose:
- To identify factors associated with breastfeeding (BF) and nutritional status in preterm infants.
- To analyze the relationship between BF, weight gain, and maternal/neonatal characteristics.
- To assess BF practices and infant growth in the first six months post-birth.
Summary:
- Breastfeeding (BF) was practiced by 40.5% of preterm infants at six months.
- Mean weight gain ranged from 18-40 g/day.
- BF associated with lower birth weight and gestational age; weight gain correlated positively with gestational age, birth weight, maternal age, and early BF post-discharge.
Impact:
- Preterm birth does not preclude breastfeeding.
- Higher weight gain observed in infants with better in-utero growth and maturation.
- Findings highlight the importance of continued breastfeeding support for preterm infants.
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