Routine Supplementation of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Risk of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants — Andrea F Kane — The Journal of Pediatrics (microbiomedigest.com)
Having more EGF in early preterm breast milk is important because babies born at this stage have a greater chance of developing GI problems such as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). (verywellfamily.com)
Human milk protects against numerous life - threatening infections, especially in vulnerable preterm babies, who often face significant health challenges and are at particular risk of developing necrotizing enterocolitis, a potentially fatal intestinal disease. (breastfeedingtoday-llli.org)