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Factor Affecting Duration of Exclusive Breast Feeding in Preterm Infants With Gestational Age ≤ 34 Weeks

Apoorva Kutar1, Padmasani Venkat Ramanan2

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research (Deemed to be University), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Indian Pediatrics
|September 14, 2022
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Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for preterm infants under 34 weeks lasted a mean of 3.6 months. Factors like operative delivery and delayed feeding initiation were linked to shorter EBF duration.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatology
  • Pediatrics
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Preterm infants (≤34 weeks gestation) face unique feeding challenges.
  • Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) is crucial for infant health but often difficult to achieve in preterm populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify factors influencing the duration of exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) in preterm infants (≤34 weeks gestation).

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 113 preterm infants (≤34 weeks gestation) was studied up to 6 months corrected age (CA).
  • Birth and feeding data were collected from hospital records and personal interviews.

Main Results:

  • The mean duration of EBF was 3.61 (2.3) months, with 35.3% achieving EBF until 6 months CA.
  • Operative delivery, delayed tube feeding initiation, and delayed establishment of oral feeds were significantly associated with shorter EBF duration.

Conclusions:

  • The prevalence of EBF until 6 months CA in preterm infants (≤34 weeks) was 35.3%.
  • Earlier initiation and successful establishment of full oral feeds are recommended to improve EBF duration in this vulnerable population.
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