Feeding interval and use of donor breast milk for very low birthweight infants: A  nationwide survey in Japan

Enteral feeding is critical for postnatal growth of very low birthweight infants (VLBWI); however, a standard feeding strategy has not been established in Japan. A 2- or 3-h feeding interval is generally used, but no clear evidence supports either approach. Additionally, there is no nationwide breast milk bank in Japan and no consensus exists on the use of donor breast milk (DBM). To clarify the current feeding strategies for VLBWI in Japan, we undertook a nationwide survey.

Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - August 16, 2018 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Mariko Ashina, Kazumichi Fujioka, Satsuki Totsu, Hiromichi Shoji, Tokuo Miyazawa, Kazuko Wada, Kazumoto Iijima, Ichiro Morioka Tags: Original Article Source Type: research