Adedotun Joshua Owolabi, Idowu Adejumoke Ayede, Olugbenga Oyewumi Akinrinoye, Adegoke Gbadegesin Falade, Gboyega Bosun Ajibola, Ologunore Olufisayo Christopher, Gregory Olawole Arifalo, Ayodele Oladejo Abiona, Edith J M Feskens, Alida Melse-Boonstra, Anne Schaafsma
BACKGROUND: Moderate-to-late preterm infants (32-34 weeks GA) have increased risk of neonatal morbidities compared to term infants, however dedicated nutritional guidelines are lacking. METHODS: Moderate-to-late preterm infants received a preterm formula (n = 17) or breastmilk (n = 24) from age 2-10 weeks in a non-randomized, open-label observational study. Anthropometric measurements were assessed bi-weekly. Blood concentrations of hemoglobin, ferritin, serum retinol, and 25-hydroxy-vitamin D (25OHD) were analyzed at age 2 and 10 weeks...
January 9, 2024: Pediatric Research