How Can Breast Milk be Fortified for Preterm Infants?
Preterm infants often have higher nutritional needs than what breast milk alone can provide. In such cases, breast milk can be fortified with additional nutrients to meet these needs. Human milk fortifiers are available, which can be added to expressed breast milk to enhance its nutritional content, particularly in terms of calories, proteins, and minerals. This fortification is essential for supporting the rapid growth and development of preterm infants.
