Nutritional management of preterm infants
Objectives
After completing this module you will:
- Be able to identify some of the causes and risk factors for preterm birth
- Be familiar with some of the health complications associated with preterm birth
- Be aware of the unique nutritional needs of low birthweight preterm infants, and why fortified breast milk is the ideal nutrition to help them grow and develop
- Understand the benefits of using formulas specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of bottle-fed preterm infants, such as the
SMA Gold Prem® range, and which products can be used at each stage of development.
