Preterm infants are at a higher risk of growth and developmental impairments compared to term infants. Early nutritional intervention can reduce the risk of adverse health outcomes and improve cognitive outcomes in adulthood for preterm birth survivors.1 To ensure preterm newborns receive the complete range of essential nutrients, human milk with supplemental nutrients is recommended for infants born before 32 weeks of gestation and those born between 32 and 36 weeks.2 There are some common myths surrounding preterm nutrition that are worth exploring.
Discover these myths and gain a better understanding of preterm nutrition here!
