Survival of extremely premature neonates has improved significantly following the advances in neonatal intensive care. Extrauterine growth restriction is a serious issue in this population. Nutritional exposures during critical period of life influence the individual’s risk of disease throughout life. Nutritional deficit and poor growth are associated with long term neurodevelopmental impairment, short stature and metabolic disorders in extremely preterm neonates. Optimising nutrition in the early postnatal life of the preterm neonate is therefore a priority. However this is easier said than done considering the frequency of feed intolerance, fear of necrotising enterocolitis, and the hesitancy in adopting an aggressive approach to parenteral nutrition in this population. Some of the finest researchers in the field have come together to provide the clinical perspective on the A to Z of nutrition in the preterm neonate in simple and clear fashion in this book.

Product Description: The goal of nutritional management in VLBW and ELBW infants is the achievement of postnatal growth at a rate that approximates the intrauterine growth of a normal fetus at the same postconceptional age. In reality, however, growth lags considerably after birth; although non-nutritional factors are involved, nutrient deficiencies are critical in explaining delayed growth...read more

Product Description: A nursing continuing education program that addresses techniques for supporting the breastfeeding dyad when the infant has special needs. Describes hands-on clinical support techniques for breastfeeding premature infants as well as infants with cleft lip and palate, neurological disorders and cardiac disorders...read more

Product Description: This is a comprehensive and practical guide to all aspects of breastfeeding babies with special care needs. The language is clear and direct and references up-to-date. The author covers the basics of breastfeeding and lactation, positioning and attachment, milk supply, the impact of common drugs, as well as breast conditions and problems and their resolution...read more

Product Description: This book was written by the members of the Ohio Neonatal Nutritionists (ONN) to provide a scientific, literature-based, and practical reference for nutritionists, nurses, pharmacists, physicians, or others who were new to the field of neonatal nutrition...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: This volume examines the problems and risks encountered in feeding very small preterm infants and offers expert guidelines for providing nutrition to these infants. Key issues addressed include the nutrient requirements of extremely low-birthweight infants, the vulnerability of the immature gastrointestinal tract, and the safety concerns surrounding iron and other pro-oxidant nutrients...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)

Product Description: LLLI proves once more breastfeeding is possible in the seemingly most impossible circumstances as . accomplished author Gwen Gotsch confronts the myths and explains the techniques of breastfeeding premature babies. This short book covers the basics: milk pumping and storage while baby is under intense observation in the hospital; working with health professionals in the care of your newborn; supplementary feedings and ensuring baby's getting enough; first feedings at the breast; kangaroo care and myriad more topics the parents of premature babies need and want to know...read more

Product Description: A nursing continuing education program that addresses techniques for supporting the breastfeeding dyad when the infant has special needs. Describes hands-on clinical support techniques for breastfeeding premature infants as well as infants with cleft lip and palate, neurological disorders and cardiac disorders...read more