Establishing a foundation for optimal feeding outcomes in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

NICUPrematurity
Written By Britt Pados

Feeding difficulties are common in infants hospitalized in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Setting a foundation for successful oral feeding starts from the moment of birth. For infants born preterm or with medical complexity, this starts long before the first time a breast or bottle is presented for feeding. In this paper, we discuss strategies to protect infants from noxious stimuli and promote positive sensory experiences to support neurodevelopment for the complex task of feeding.

Authors: Britt Pados & Kristy Fuller

Publication information: Nursing for Women’s Health. 2020; 24(3): 202-209. doi: 10.1016/j.nwh.2020.03.007

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Britt Pados
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