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Amy B Hair¹, Brian Scottoline², Misty Good³

¹Section of Neonatology, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 77030, Houston, TX, USA.

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Human milk fortification is crucial for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants to ensure proper growth and neurodevelopment. This review clarifies fortification choices, timing, and discontinuation for VLBW infant nutrition.

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Area of Science:

Neonatology
Pediatric Nutrition
Human Milk Physiology

Background:

Human milk fortification is standard for very low birth weight (VLBW) infants, essential for growth and neurodevelopment.
While mother's milk is ideal, it often lacks sufficient nutrients for VLBW infant growth.
Dilemmas exist regarding fortification type, timing, and duration.

Purpose of the Study:

To review differences between mother's milk and donor human milk.
To discuss various human milk fortifier types and their optimal use.
To provide guidance on fortification timing and discontinuation.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of current evidence.
Comparative analysis of human milk and donor milk nutritional profiles.
Discussion of clinical guidelines and expert recommendations.

Main Results:

Mother's milk and donor milk have distinct nutritional compositions requiring tailored fortification.
Various fortifiers (e.g., bovine, human-based) offer different benefits and considerations.
Optimal fortification timing and duration are critical for VLBW infant outcomes.

Conclusions:

Appropriate human milk fortification strategies are vital for VLBW infant growth and long-term neurodevelopment.
Understanding milk source, fortifier type, and fortification schedule optimizes nutritional support.
Evidence-based guidelines are needed to standardize fortification practices.