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  • Neonatal Nutrition
  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Human Milk Physiology

Background:

  • Human milk is the optimal nutrition source for infants, but often insufficient for preterm neonates.
  • Breast milk fortification is crucial for improving short-term outcomes in preterm infants.
  • Various supplements and fortifiers enhance macronutrient and micronutrient content.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of different breast milk fortification strategies in preterm infants.
  • To compare individualized versus standard fortification approaches.
  • To investigate the potential benefits of human milk-derived fortification.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing evidence on breast milk fortification in preterm infants.
  • Analysis of studies comparing single-nutrient, multinutrient, and human milk-derived fortifiers.
  • Assessment of individualized versus standard fortification protocols.

Main Results:

  • Strong evidence supports breast milk fortification for better short-term outcomes in preterm infants.
  • Individualized fortification strategies show potential for improved results over standard methods.
  • The benefits of human milk-derived fortification in exclusively human milk-fed preterm infants require further clarification.

Conclusions:

  • Breast milk fortification is a vital intervention for preterm infants.
  • Individualized fortification warrants further investigation for optimizing infant nutrition.
  • More research is needed to establish the role and benefits of human milk-derived fortification.