Jeeva Sankar, M. ; Agarwal, Ramesh ; Mishra, Satish ; Deorari, Ashok K. ; Paul, Vinod K. (2008) Feeding of low birth weight infants Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 75 (5). pp. 459-469. ISSN 0019-5456
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Abstract
Optimal feeding of low birth weight (LBW) infants improves their immediate survival and subsequent growth and development. Being a heterogeneous group comprising term and preterm neonates, their feeding abilities, fluid and nutritional requirements are quite different from normal birth weight infants. A practical approach to feeding a LBW infant including choice of initial feeding method, progression of oral feeds, and nutritional supplementation based on her oral feeding skills and nutritional requirements is being discussed in this protocol. Growth monitoring, management of feed intolerance, and the essential skills involved in feeding them have also been described in detail.
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| Keywords: | Low Birth Weight; Feeding; Expression of Breast Milk; Fortification; Growth Monitoring |
| ID Code: | 104168 |
| Deposited On: | 08 Dec 2017 09:46 |
| Last Modified: | 08 Dec 2017 09:46 |
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