Mariana González de Oliveira, Desirée de Freitas Valle Volkmer, Arthur Pille, Jonas Wolf, Marôla Flores da Cunha Scheeren
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Abstract
Background: Mother's own milk (MOM) provides health benefits for infants with very low birth weight (VLBW). This study aimed to describe the incidence and factors associated with low volumes of MOM (<50% of total diet volume) at discharge for VLBW infants. Methods: A prospective cohort study of infants with VLBW and gestational age of <30 weeks, who survived to discharge and had no contraindication to MOM. We conducted bivariate analyses to investigate associations with the volume of MOM at discharge, using chi-square, t, and Mann-Whitney tests. All p-value analyses were two-tailed. The variables significantly associated with "low volumes of MOM" entered the multivariable analysis. Univariate and multivariate relative risk (confidence interval [CI] 95%) estimates were obtained from Poisson regression with a robust estimate of variance and controlled by the length of hospital stay. Results: Of 414 infants included and followed until discharge, 32.9% (n = 136) received less than 50% of the total daily volume of MOM. This outcome was associated with gestational age <28 weeks, lower birth weight, multiple births, developing bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and longer lengths of stay. After Poisson regression, low volumes of MOM at discharge were associated only with being born multiples (RR 2.01; CI 95% 1.53-2.64, p < 0.001) and with longer length of stay (RR 1.07; CI 95% 1.01-1.14, p = 0.01). Conclusions: Most VLBW infants were discharged home receiving predominantly MOM. Each neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) should acknowledge which clinical characteristics of mothers and VLBW infants are associated with difficulties maintaining MOM volumes until discharge.
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Breastfeeding Medicine provides unparalleled peer-reviewed research, protocols, and clinical applications to ensure optimal care for mother and infant. The Journal answers the growing demand for evidence-based research and explores the immediate and long-term outcomes of breastfeeding, including its epidemiologic, physiologic, and psychological benefits. It is the exclusive source of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine protocols.
Breastfeeding Medicine coverage includes:
Breastfeeding recommendations and protocols
Health consequences of artificial feeding
Physiology of lactation and biochemistry of breast milk
Optimal nutrition for the breastfeeding mother
Breastfeeding indications and contraindications
Managing breastfeeding discomfort, pain, and other complications
Breastfeeding the premature or sick infant
Breastfeeding in the chronically ill mother
Management of the breastfeeding mother on medication
Infectious disease transmission through breast milk and breastfeeding
The collection and storage of human milk and human milk banking
Measuring the impact of being a “baby-friendly” hospital
Cultural competence and cultural sensitivity
International public health issues including social and economic issues.