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Deanne Francis <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 16 Jul 1999 17:15:49 -0600
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Lactlovers,
I hope you all read the article in the June, 1999 issue of PEDIATRICS
entitled "Feeding Strategies for Premature Infants: Beneficial outcomes of
Feeding Fortified Human Milk Versus Preterm Formula." (Vol 103 No. 6 by
Schanler, Schulman and Lau)
This is the first study I have seen which compares breast milk and formula
as it applies to feeding premature infants.  Here is the concluding
paragraph:
"In summary, based on our earlier publication and the data in this report,
we suggest that his large study of feeding strategies in premature infants
demonstrated that the type of miok received has more impact than the time it
is initiated or the method in which it is given.  Less morbidity and a
shorter duration of hospitalization are associated with predominant FHM
feeding.  Increased use of predominantly FHM feeding should be endorsed in
all neonatal nurseries.  Efforts to enhance maternal lactation are needed,
to provide quantitatively more human milk to premature infants.  Further
refinement of human milk fortifiers, specifically those directed at reducing
the large quantity of mineral supplements, is warranted."

It's worth reading the whole article.
Deanne R.N. IBCLC, LCCE
NICU

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