(NewsUSA)
- While no one plans to have a baby early, 1 in 10 babies are born prematurely, a rate that has remained persistently high over the past decade. As such, early nutrition decisions in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) continue to be critical.
This NICU Awareness Month (September), we’re breaking down the nutritional options available in the NICU and how they can impact both the short and long-term health outcomes for vulnerable preemies.
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