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Breast milk for preterm infants

B Byrne, D Hull

    Professional Care of Mother and Child
    |January 1, 1996
    PubMed
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    Many mothers can provide breast milk for premature infants. Improved support and active advocacy for human milk benefits could increase breastfeeding success for preterm babies.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neonatal care
    • Maternal-infant health
    • Lactation studies

    Background:

    • Investigating breastfeeding intentions and achievements in mothers of premature infants.
    • Assessing the provision of mother's breast milk to infants in neonatal units.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the extent of breast milk provision to preterm infants.
    • To understand mothers' experiences and motivations regarding breastfeeding their preterm infants.
    • To identify areas for service improvement in neonatal units.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective inquiry involving 686 infants admitted to Nottingham neonatal units.
    • Postal survey of 114 mothers with infants hospitalized for over seven days.
    • Home interviews with 16 mothers post-discharge to gather feedback on services and motivations.

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    Main Results:

    • 64% of infants had mother's breast milk offered. Gestation did not impact milk production ability.
    • 54% of surveyed mothers intended to breastfeed; 46% were fully breastfeeding at home post-discharge.
    • Mothers desired clear guidance, improved environments, and accessible breast pumps. Previous experience and family pressure were key feeding motivators.

    Conclusions:

    • Many mothers successfully provide breast milk for preterm infants.
    • Increased advocacy for human milk benefits and enhanced neonatal unit support services are crucial.
    • Developing supportive services can help more mothers achieve breastfeeding for their preterm infants.