FEEDING PROTOCOL FOR OPTIMAL GROWTH OF PRETERM INFANTS

摘要

Provided herein are methods and feeding protocols for the treatment of infants affected by premature birth or very low birth weight (VLBW) as well as for ameliorating the conditions and reducing the risks associated with premature birth or VLBW. The provided methods and protocols relate, at least in part, to an exclusive human milk diet, wherein the subject only receives enteral or oral nutrition containing human milk proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. In some aspects, the provided methods and protocols result in one or more of improved growth with respect to length, head circumference, and weight; improved health outcomes and a reduced risk of adverse events; and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes.