Benefits of human milk in preterm infant feeding

• Main Authors: Enrico Bertino (Author), Paola Di Nicola (Author), Francesca Giuliani (Author), Chiara Peila (Author), Elena Cester (Author), Cristina Vassia (Author), Alice Pirra (Author), Paola Tonetto (Author), Alessandra Coscia (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2012-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Mother's own milk is widely recognized as the optimal feeding not only for term but also for preterm infants. Evidence documents short and long-term metabolic, immunologic and neurodevelopmental advantages of breastfeeding when compared to formula. Moreover benefits of breastfeeding on psycholo...