All over the world it is recognised that only breastmilk offers
premature babies the nutrition and protection essential for their survival.
Not exact matches
Premature babies are often not strong enough to take all of their
nutrition from the bottle or breast.
Available in packs of one, two, three, or four, the Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Preemie Bottle is just what your
premature baby needs to achieve optimal
nutrition.
Make sure your child gets adequate
nutrition, and talk to his doctor about any feeding problems, which are common in
premature babies.
Find helpful articles on
premature baby development,
premature baby feeding and
nutrition, and what to expect in the NICU.
The biggest problem with this isn't just the impairment of the mother - child bond that comes with breastfeeding, but breast milk is the very best form of
nutrition any
baby can receive, and
premature infants may stand to benefit from it even more.
Most
premature babies are nourished with total parenteral
nutrition (TPN, an IV fluid) at first, and they are fed through a feeding tube until they're strong enough to drink from the breast or from a bottle.
Breast milk is especially important for sick or
premature infants because it provides ideal
nutrition and other benefits that help your
baby heal and grow.
Premature or low birthweight
babies may have feeding difficulties affecting the amount of milk they consume, or may simply need extra calories in order to «catch up» on the
nutrition they have missed.
With her amazing gift, many sick and
premature babies were given optimum
nutrition and a healthy start at life, an inspiring example of solidarity between moms.