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Food and microbiological problems in the newborn: data and practice

B A Wharton1, S E Balmer, M F Noy

  • 1Sorrento Maternity Hospital, Birmingham, UK.

Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992). Supplement
|December 1, 1994
PubMed
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Human milk offers advantages for intensive care newborns. Current infant formulas show limited success in mimicking breast milk

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Area of Science:

  • Neonatal nutrition
  • Infection control in newborns

Background:

  • The relationship between feeding practices and infections in newborns is critical for infant health.
  • Human milk is recognized for its benefits, but its protective effects can be complex to replicate.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the impact of food, nutrition, and feeding practices on neonatal infections.
  • To evaluate current feeding strategies and their implications for infant health outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on feeding practices and infection in newborns.
  • Analysis of the benefits and risks associated with different feeding modalities.

Main Results:

  • Human milk, raw or pasteurized, provides advantages for infants in intensive care.
  • Attempts to replicate breast milk's microbiological benefits in infant formulas have had limited success.
  • Concerns exist regarding breast milk fortifiers potentially diminishing protective properties.
  • Nasojejunal feeding may increase upper small bowel bacterial contamination.
  • Milk kitchen monitoring and feed handling are crucial for neonatal care.
  • Attention to the fecal-oral route is necessary to limit nosocomial infections.

Conclusions:

  • Human milk remains a preferred option for high-risk newborns.
  • Further research is needed to optimize infant formulas and feeding practices.
  • Strict hygiene protocols are essential in neonatal units to prevent infections.

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