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Neonatal jaundice and diet

G R Gourley1, B Kreamer, M Cohnen

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Waisman Center on Mental Retardation and Human Development, Madison 53706, USA. gourley@waisman.wisc.edu

Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine
|February 13, 1999
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Neonatal jaundice levels were lower in infants fed casein-hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen) compared to standard formula (Enfamil) and human milk. This study confirms Nutramigen

Area of Science:

  • Neonatal care
  • Pediatric nutrition
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Neonatal jaundice is a common condition in newborns.
  • Previous studies suggested lower jaundice levels in infants fed casein-hydrolysate formula.
  • Further investigation with rigorous statistical analysis was warranted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate earlier findings on lower neonatal jaundice levels in infants fed casein-hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen).
  • To compare jaundice levels in infants fed Nutramigen, standard formula (Enfamil), and human milk.
  • To utilize a larger cohort and more frequent measurements for robust statistical analysis.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial involving 60 healthy, term newborn infants.
  • Infants were exclusively fed human milk, Enfamil, or Nutramigen for the first three weeks.

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  • Transcutaneous jaundice index was measured daily for the first week and subsequently every 2-3 days.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant differences in jaundice index were observed among the three feeding groups.
    • Nutramigen-fed infants exhibited significantly lower jaundice index compared to Enfamil and human milk groups.
    • Enfamil-fed infants showed lower jaundice index than human milk-fed infants during specific periods.

    Conclusions:

    • Casein-hydrolysate formula (Nutramigen) is associated with lower neonatal jaundice levels compared to standard formula (Enfamil).
    • Both Nutramigen and Enfamil feeding resulted in lower jaundice levels than human milk feeding.
    • Findings support the use of specific formulas for managing neonatal jaundice.