Feeding and Nutrition in the Preterm Infant

Feeding and Nutrition in the Preterm Infant
ISBN-10
0443073783
ISBN-13
9780443073786
Category
Medical
Pages
213
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Authors
Elizabeth A. Jones, Caroline King

Description

A practical handbook for healthcare professionals that covers all aspects of pre-term nutrition, using evidence-based information to promote safe and effective practice. Readers will discover problem-solving strategies, interventions, and information on meeting the nutritional requirements of pre-term infants. Easily accessible information on all aspects of pre-term and neonatal nutrition Includes the latest research-based information on mammary physiology and the dynamics of milk expression Discusses the nutritional requirements of the pre-term breastfed infant - and how to succeed in meeting these needs Provides effective interventions to prevent pre-term breastfeeding failures Problem-solving strategies ensure a smooth transition from nasogastric to breastfeeding

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