Targeting human milk fortification to improve very preterm infant growth and brain development: study protocol for Nourish, a single-center randomized, controlled clinical trial

Targeting human milk fortification to improve very preterm infant growth and brain development: study protocol for Nourish, a single-center randomized, controlled clinical trial

Abstract Background Human milk is recommended for very preterm infants, but its variable macronutrient content may contribute to undernutrition during a critical period in development. We hypothesize that individually targeted human milk fortification is more effective in meeting macronutrient requi...

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Main Authors: Mandy B. Belfort, Lianne J. Woodward, Sara Cherkerzian, Hunter Pepin, Deirdre Ellard, Tina Steele, Christoph Fusch, P. Ellen Grant, Terrie E. Inder
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Human milk
Nutrition
Very preterm infant
Neonatal intensive care
Growth
Neurodevelopment
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02635-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-021-02635-x

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