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Can preterm twins breast feed successfully?

R Liang1, A J Gunn, T R Gunn

  • 1University of Auckland.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|June 13, 1997
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Preterm twins can breastfeed as successfully as singletons. Support programs effectively establish breastfeeding in high-risk preterm infants, showing comparable rates to term infants.

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Lactation science
  • Perinatal health

Background:

  • Breastfeeding is crucial for infant health, especially for preterm infants.
  • Understanding breastfeeding success in singleton versus twin preterm infants is important for targeted support.
  • Existing breastfeeding promotion programs require evaluation for efficacy in high-risk populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare breastfeeding establishment and maintenance in singleton and twin preterm infants.
  • To assess the effectiveness of current breastfeeding promotion programs for preterm infants.

Main Methods:

  • Study included preterm infants (<37 weeks gestation) discharged from a special care baby unit.
  • Data collected from neonatal records on infant characteristics and hospital course.

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  • Mothers were telephoned 3-4 months post-discharge to determine breastfeeding rates.

    • Main Results:

    • High breastfeeding rates at discharge: 93% for singletons, 89% for twins.
    • Twins were heavier and older at discharge due to longer hospital stays.
    • Breastfeeding decline rates were similar for singletons and twins up to 16 weeks post-birth.

    Conclusions:

    • Preterm twins demonstrate comparable breastfeeding success to preterm singletons with adequate support.
    • Current hospital programs are effective in initiating breastfeeding for high-risk preterm infants.
    • While full breastfeeding before discharge isn't feasible, established rates are promising.