Growth and micronutrient status parameters of Nigerian preterm infants consuming preterm formula or breastmilk.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Moderate-to-late preterm infants (32-34 weeks GA) have increased risk of neonatal morbidities compared to term infants, however dedicated nutritional guidelines are lacking.

Methods

Moderate-to-late preterm infants received a preterm formula (n = 17) or breastmilk (n = 24) from age 2-10 weeks in a non-randomized, open-label observational study. Anthropometric measurements were assessed bi-weekly. Blood concentrations of hemoglobin, ferritin, serum retinol, and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25OHD) were analyzed at age 2 and 10 weeks.

Result

Average growth per day was 14.7 g/kg BW/day in formula-fed and 12.8 g/kg BW/day in breastmilk-fed infants but not different from each other. Length and head circumference in both groups were in line with the median reference valu

SUBMITTER: Owolabi AJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11343706 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature