Lactobacillus reuteri may have multiple benefits as a probiotic in premature infants

Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 could reduce the risk of necrotising enterocolitis and feed intolerance in premature infantsA new study finds that supplementing enteral nutrition with…

Promoting maternal interaction improves growth, weight gain in preemies

Method teaches mothers how to interpret and respond to subtle cues of premature infantsAn intervention to teach mothers of preterm infants how to interact with their babies more effectively…

Improved growth in premature infants fed human milk fat

For premature infants, adequate growth while in the neonatal intensive care unit is an indicator of better long-term health and developmental outcomes.

Probiotics for protecting premature infants from common, life-threatening illness

Treating premature infants with probiotics, the dietary supplements containing live bacteria that many adults take to help maintain their natural intestinal balance, may be effective for preventing a common and life-threatening bowel disease among premature infants, researchers at UC Davis Children’s Hospital have found…

Enfamil® Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid: Results From Study

Mead Johnson Nutrition (NYSE: MJN) has announced results of a new study published in Pediatrics that shows Enfamil Human Milk Fortifier Acidified Liquid supports significantly higher growth in premature infants than powdered fortifiers and is well-tolerated…