Fortification refers to the practice of enriching human milk feeds for very preterm babies with
macronutrients, minerals and vitamins. Though standard of care in some parts of the world …

Exclusive breastfeeding is the optimal method of infant feeding for the first 6 months of life for
both term and preterm infants. This recommendation is based on indisputable evidence that …

Recently, Slutzah M et al1 have demonstrated that mother's milk may be stored in the NICU
at 4 C for 96 hours without compromising its overall integrity even after a cumulative number …

Introduction: Decades of research supports the health benefits of breastfeeding. Prior
studies have shown that hospital discharge bags containing free samples of infant formula …

This chapter addresses special needs of preterm babies and their mothers. Suitability and
benefits of human milk for preterm infants are described. A review of research-based …

Despite decades of breastfeeding promotion, exclusive breastfeeding rates for the first 6
months of life remain low: around 40% globally. Infants that are admitted to a neonatal ward …

Nonprofit donor milk banks affiliated with HMBANA—the Human Milk Banking Association of
North America—are dedicated to providing safe, pasteurized breastmilk to feed very low …

Background Donor human milk banks are much more than simple centers for collection,
storage, processing, and distribution of donor human milk, as they cover other aspects and …

Background Sick newborns in neonatal units who are unable to breastfeed are fed
expressed breast milk. In Sri Lanka, most mothers stay in hospital throughout baby's stay to …

Background and Objectives: Feeding of human milk is associated with improved health
outcomes in preterm infants. Mothers of preterm infants have difficulty establishing and …