Feeding Preemies Better: How Advances in NICU Nutrition Have Been Helping Babies Thrive

(BPT) - If your baby is born prematurely, you're suddenly navigating a world of specialized care, unfamiliar terms, and important decisions. But there's good news. One of the most significant advances in preemie care over the past 19 years is how these babies are fed — and it's making a measurable difference in their health outcomes.

For premature babies born weighing less than 2.75 pounds, nutrition plays a critical role in their growth and development. These preterm newborns need more calories and protein than breastmilk alone can provide. That's why hospitals add something called a "fortifier" to breastmilk to provide the extra nutrition needed to support healthy growth.

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