Preterm Infant

Question 1

List some positive effects of breastfeeding preterm

Answer 1

• respiratory benefits
• decreased diarrhea
• decreased NEC**
• decreased otitis media
• faster transition to full feeds
• increased morbidity and mortality for preterm infants who are NOT fed human milk

Question 2

Preterm human milk is higher in which components?

Answer 2

calories, lipids, high nitrogen, protein, sodium, chloride, potassium, iron, magnesium

Question 3

what is one of the best practices to promote breastfeeding in preterm infants

Answer 3

kangaroo mother care

Question 4

when can preterm infants start suckling at the breast?

Answer 4

as early as 28 weeks but often after 32 weeks

Question 5

How will parents of NICU babies protect milk supply?

Answer 5

Early establishment of regular pumping. Within 6 hours of birth but preferably within one hour, and min every 3 hours thereafter

Question 6

Late preterms are at higher risk of several complications after delivery, list some

Answer 6

hypoglycemia, hypothermia, respiratory issues, apnea, hyperbili, dehydration, feeding difficulties, weight loss, hospital readmission