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  • Pediatrics
  • Neonatology
  • Developmental Pediatrics

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  • Late preterm infants (LPIs) may experience unique developmental challenges compared to full-term infants (FTIs).
  • Feeding difficulties (FDs) and speech-language disorders (SLDs) are common concerns in infant development.
  • Understanding the interplay between prematurity, feeding, and speech development is crucial for early intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence of feeding difficulties (FDs) between Slovenian late preterm infants (LPIs) and full-term infants (FTIs).
  • To identify factors associated with FDs in LPIs.
  • To investigate the potential link between FDs and later speech-language disorders (SLDs) in LPIs.

Main Methods:

  • A comparative study involving 177 infants (89 LPIs, 88 FTIs) born between July 2021 and June 2022.
  • Parental questionnaires collected data on general information, health, birth history, and feeding/speech development.
  • Clinical data were supplemented with medical records for comprehensive analysis.

Main Results:

  • LPIs exhibited significantly higher rates of FDs (32.6%) than FTIs (11.4%).
  • LPIs were breastfed less frequently and for shorter durations.
  • LPIs showed increased challenges in speech and language development (34.1% vs. 15.3%).

Conclusions:

  • Late preterm infants are at a heightened risk for both feeding difficulties and speech-language disorders.
  • No significant association was found between feeding difficulties and later speech-language disorders in this cohort.
  • Emphasizes the need for high-quality preventive care and timely multidisciplinary interventions for LPIs.