Symptoms of feeding problems in preterm-born children at 6 months to 7 years old

This study included 57 very preterm (< 32 weeks gestation), 199 moderate to late preterm (32 – 37 weeks gestation), and 979 full-term born children who were between 6 months and 7 years old at the time of the study. Compared to children born full-term, both very preterm and moderate to late preterm born children had significantly more symptoms of problematic feeding, as measured by the Pediatric Eating Assessment Tool. Children born preterm may require careful assessment of feeding throughout childhood.

Authors: Jinhee Park, Suzanne Thoyre, Britt Pados, & Matt Gregas

Publication information: Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology. 2019; 68(3): 416-421. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000002229

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