Impact of NICU admission on Colorado-born late preterm infants: breastfeeding initiation, continuation and in-hospital breastfeeding practices.

Kathleen E HannanAshley L JuhlSunah S Hwang

Published in: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (2018)

There are significant differences in both breastfeeding continuation and several in-hospital breastfeeding practices for NICU versus non-NICU LPIs. Further research is needed so that targeted policies and programs can be developed to improve breastfeeding rates in this vulnerable population.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
healthcare
primary care
public health
emergency department
adverse drug
acute care
cancer therapy