Journal article
Challenges in breast milk fortification for preterm infants
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: To outline new evidence published from 2013 to 2014 about breast milk fortification in preterm infants.
RECENT FINDINGS: Breast milk is the feeding choice for preterm infants because of its immunoprotective properties. However, breast milk's nutrient content is not sufficient for preterm infants, and interindividual variation is high. The variation challenges standard fortification, which assumes a standard breast milk …
Authors
Rochow N; Landau-Crangle E; Fusch C
Journal
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, Vol. 18, No. 3, pp. 276–284
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
5 2015
DOI
10.1097/mco.0000000000000167
ISSN
1363-1950