Background One of the most challenging milestones for preterm infants is the acquisition of
safe and efficient feeding skills. The majority of healthy full term infants are born with skills to …

Background: Many small and malnourished infants under 6 months of age have problems
with breastfeeding and restoring effective exclusive breastfeeding is a common treatment …

Aim This study investigated the effects of skin‐to‐skin contact on breastfeeding attainment,
duration and infant growth in preterm infants, as this has not been sufficiently explored …

Objective This study aimed to explore the clinical significance of early premature infant oral
motor intervention (PIOMI) in the prognosis of premature infants. Study Design Infants were …

Objectives: To assess the finger-feeding technique when compared with the cup feeding
method during the early stage of preterm infant feeding transition regarding milk loss, milk …

Oral feeding readiness is a complex concept. More evidence is needed on how to approach
beginning oral feedings in premature hospitalized infants. This article provides a review of …

Introduction Surgical repair of congenital heart disease in the first years of life compromises
the coordination of the suction, breathing, and swallowing functions. Objective To describe …

Objetivo Verificar o tempo despendido na transição da alimentação por gavagem para via
oral exclusiva, na técnica sonda-peito, comparando RNs baixo peso, considerando suas …

Introduction Oromotor therapy exercises used for preterm infants in the NICU might promote
oral-motor skills and shorten discharge day. This study investigates the impact of an oral …

BACKGROUND: Currently there is limited information to guide health professionals
regarding the optimal time frame to initiate safe and effective oral feedings to preterm infants …