Feeding of Low Birth weight Infants - New Born Baby
Feeding of Low Birth weight Infants - New Born Baby
Feeding of Low Birth weight Infants - New Born Baby
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Abstract<br />
AIIMS- NICU protocols 2008<br />
Optimal feeding <strong>of</strong> low birth <strong>weight</strong> (LBW) infants improves their immediate survival and subsequent growth &<br />
development. Being a heterogeneous group comprising term and preterm neonates, their feeding abilities, fluid and<br />
nutritional requirements are quite different from normal birth <strong>weight</strong> infants. A practical approach to feeding a LBW<br />
infant including choice <strong>of</strong> initial feeding method, progression <strong>of</strong> oral feeds, and nutritional supplementation based on<br />
her oral feeding skills and nutritional requirements is being discussed in this protocol. Growth monitoring,<br />
management <strong>of</strong> feed intolerance, and the essential skills involved in feeding them have also been described in detail.<br />
Key words: <strong>Low</strong> birth <strong>weight</strong>, <strong>Feeding</strong>, Expression <strong>of</strong> breast milk, Fortification, Growth monitoring<br />
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