Safety and efficacy of human milk-based fortifier in enterally fed preterm and/or low birthweight infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Erin GraceCathie HilditchJudith GomersallCarmel T CollinsAlice R Rumbold Amy Kate Keir

Published in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2020)

Findings suggest that there is a reduction in the incidence of necrotising enterocolitis with human milk-based fortifiers compared with cow's milk-based fortifiers. The overall quality of evidence is low. Further appropriately powered trials are required before this intervention can be routinely recommended for preterm infants.

Keyphrases

human milk
low birth weight
preterm infants
preterm birth
randomized controlled trial
gestational age
risk factors
dairy cows