Breastfeeding in Neonates Admitted to an NICU: 18-Month Follow-Up.

Rozeta SokouStavroula ParastatidouGeorgios IoakeimidisEvangelia-Filothei TavoulariAthanasia MakrogianniElina IsaakidouNicoletta Iacovidou Aikaterini Konstantinidi

Published in: Nutrients (2022)

Although breastfeeding is a top priority in our NICU, the exclusive-breastfeeding rates at 6 months were quite low for the hospitalized neonates, not reaching World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations. Mothers/families of hospitalized neonates should receive integrated psychological and practical breastfeeding support and guidance.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
low birth weight
physical activity
clinical practice
depressive symptoms