NICU care changes frequently, and has changed a lot in the last few years!
Yes, we do feed with UAC and UVC catheters in - no evidence they cause
increased NEC, and often necessary as we start "trophic" BM feeds day 2-4 in
most babies.
Nancy Wight MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Neonatologist
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