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Filter by:Objectives: To compare the effects of two different methods of individualized protein fortification of breast milk on the early growth of VLBW preterm infants. Design: VLBW preterm infants ≤ 32 weeks of gestational age were included in the study and randomized into two groups according to the method of breast milk fortification. In the targeted protein fortification group, breast milk samples were analyzed daily via mid-infrared spectroscopy and additional protein was provided to maintain an intake of 4.5 g/kg/day. In the adjustable protein fortification group, blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were monitored weekly, and if the level was < 5 mg/dL, the amount of protein fortification was gradually increased to an "estimated" maximum level of 4.5 g/kg/day, as per the policy of neonatal intensive care unit. The cumulative amounts of protein, energy, fat, and carbohydrate given to infants prior to study commencement and during the study period were calculated. Anthropometric measurements were performed in both groups weekly for 4 weeks to compare their growth, and blood data including pH, base deficit, and urea, creatinine, and albumin levels were collected.
This study aims to investigate breast milk composition and dietary habits of Chinese lactating mothers. Further understanding of the composition of human milk will help to understand the nutritional needs of mothers and their infants in their early phase of life which eventually will help to support breastfeeding.
Many medicinal effects of Pomegranate juices are already known. Mainly known for its anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-oxide tendency of pomegranate juice. Many studies which have demonstrated antioxidant activity of pomegranate juice in the blood and blood cells were published. In addition, published studies have demonstrated the anti-oxidant activity which inhibit the development of atherosclerosis and stroke, even in patients with diabetes, and its effect of decreasing systolic blood pressure in patients with systemic hypertension. The purpose of the work is to examine the effect of drinking pomegranate juice on the level of anti-oxidants in human breast milk.
The aim of this study is to determine whether medical clown activity enables relaxation of mothers of premature infants, and as a result increases their breast milk production.