Breastfeeding and nutrition of preterm babies

Several studies have shown that mother’s milk is the best form of nutrition for term and preterm born infants. If mothers cannot provide enough breast milk, it can be supplemented with donor milk from an established human milk bank that follows specific safety regulations or a preterm infant formula.

Nutritional needs of preterm infants – from mother’s milk to nutritional supplements

Breast milk – still the best way to feed both term and preterm babies

Providing breast milk to preterm babies – in case preterm or ill babies cannot drink yet

Feeding stages – enteral and parenteral nutrition

Special needs – should CMV-positive mothers breastfeed, and what if there isn't enough breast milk?

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