The apparent breastfeeding paradox in very preterm infants: relationship between breast feeding early weight gain and neurodevelopment based on results from two cohorts EPIPAGE and LIFT

摘要

ContextSupplementation of breast milk is difficult once infants suckle the breast and is often discontinued at end of hospitalisation and after discharge. Thus, breastfed preterm infants are exposed to an increased risk of nutritional deficit with a possible consequence on neurodevelopmental outcome.