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

• Main Authors: Mariko Ashina (Author), Kazumichi Fujioka (Author), Satsuki Totsu (Author), Hiromichi Shoji (Author), Tokuo Miyazawa (Author), Kazuko Wada (Author), Kazumoto Iijima (Author), Ichiro Morioka (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2019-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: 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 nati...