Introduction and feeding practices of solid food in preterm infants born in Salzburg!

ABSTRACT:

Background

It is shown that meeting the increased nutritional demand of preterm infants from birth is not only important for survival but essentially contributes to the infants` overall development and long-term health. While there are established guidelines for weaning term infants, evidence regarding preterm infants is scarce and less precise. The aim of this study was to identify the current practices on introducing solids to preterm infants amongst caregivers in Salzburg and determine potential reasons for early weaning.

Methods

Altogether 68 infants born between 24 0/7 and 36 6/7 weeks were recruited and detailed structured interviews with the caregivers were conducted at 17 weeks corrected age. Weight, height and head circumference were collected.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Hofstatter E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7839190 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature