Fortification of human milk for preterm infants

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• 作者：Paula G. Radmacher^a ; ^{paula.radmacher@louisville.edu} ; David H. Adamkin^b
• 关键词：Human milk ; Donor human milk ; Human milk analysis ; Fortification
• 刊名：Seminars in Fetal and Neonatal Medicine
• 出版年：2017
• 出版时间：February 2017
• 年：2017
• 卷：22
• 期：1
• 页码：30-35
• 全文大小：479 K
• 卷排序：22

文摘

Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants, including those of very low birth weight (<1500 g). It has both nutritional and anti-infective properties which are especially important for infants at risk for sepsis and necrotizing enterocolitis. When maternal milk is not available or the amount produced is not sufficient to meet daily needs, donor human milk may (should) be used in its place. However, donor human milk is generally term in quality and likely has insufficient protein to promote appropriate growth. Whether donor or mother's own milk, fortification of human milk is required to meet nutrient requirements for growth and development for these preterm infants who are at high risk for growth faltering during the hospital stay. There are multiple strategies and products that may be employed to support desired growth rates. The advent of human milk analyzers may be helpful in a more customized approach to fortification.