Multicentre prospective observational study of feeding practices in 30-33 weeks preterm infants.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Current evidence supports progressive feeding in preterm infants. Due to lower necrotising enterocolitis risk, recent studies suggest starting total enteral feeding from birth in 30-33 weeks preterm infants. The feasibility of this practice is unclear.

Aim

Explore feeding practices in 30-33 weeks preterm infants.

Design

Prospective, multicentre, observational study recruiting 10 consecutive 30-33 weeks preterm infants from each of the eight UK hospitals.

Results

Eighty infants received their first feed at median of 24 hours, achieving total enteral (without intravenous nutrition) and full feeds (≥150 ml/kg/day) at median of 5 and 8 days, respectively. Eleven infants who achieved total enteral feeding within 24 hours after birth achieved full feeds ea

SUBMITTER: Kwok TC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5862163 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature