Effect of human milk fortification with A human milk fortifier on short term growth of Preterm low birthweight infants- a randomized Controlled trial at a tertiary health care centre

Abstract

Background and objectives The global incidence of preterm delivery and low birth weight range from 5-18% and 15.5%, respectively.1,3 In India, 13% of newborns are born preterm (3.5 million out of 27 million), and 18% of Indian children are born with low birth weight. 13 For proper catch-up growth and improved neurodevelopmental outcomes, preterm very low birth weight neonates require additional calories, protein, and minerals. 15 The objective of this study is to see how human milk fortification with human milk fortifiers affects preterm low birth weight infants' short-term growth.