Reading Time: 3 minutes There are many reasons why your baby may need to be admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Premature birth or having been born before completing 37 weeks in the womb is the most common amongst them. Some babies…
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Postnatal Nutrition To Improve Brain Development In Premature Babies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Nutrition plays an important role in brain development right from conception to 3 years of age. The biggest concern for any expectant mother is whether her baby is getting appropriate nutrition in the womb. After the baby is born, this…
Optimised Human Milk Nutrition: The Cornerstone for Growth and Development in Premature Babies
Reading Time: 3 minutes Premature babies are at a higher risk of developmental delays compared to full-term babies. This is because most premature babies do not have fully matured organs such as the brain, lungs, etc. Over the years, numerous studies and research works,…
Protein Requirement In Preterm Babies: How Much Is Needed? How Much Is Enough?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Proteins are complex substances that are essentially the building blocks of the human body. These are organic compounds made up of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and sulfur and are necessary for growth and development, not just for young children, but also…
Long-Term Outcomes Of Feeding Human Milk
Reading Time: 3 minutes To breastfeed is generally the optimum choice for mother and baby. Unfortunately, in some cases, breastfeeding is not a choice as the mother may have difficulty producing adequate milk or may be unable to feed her baby because of underlying…
What Are Human Milk Oligosaccharides And Why They Are Important?
Reading Time: 3 minutes If you are a new mother or expecting your bundle of joy, here’s the mantra to a healthy baby – human milk. One advice that all doctors tirelessly repeat to women who are getting ready for motherhood is exclusively feeding…
The Golden Hour Nutrition for Newborn Babies
Reading Time: 3 minutes After 40 weeks of watching her tummy grow and feeling her baby’s kicks, Shreya was ecstatic when her baby was handed over. Holding her baby for the first time was the most precious moment. The difficult part was over. Now,…