Breastfeeding is widely acknowledged as the normal and unequalled method for feeding
infants due to its associated health benefits, both for the infant and the mother. The World …

Breast milk is characterized by a dynamic and complex composition which includes
hormones and other bioactive components that could influence infant growth, development …

Preterm infants may show a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, such as the
development of metabolic syndrome and cognitive impairment. The most recent evidence …

Breastfeeding is the normative standard for infant feeding. Despite its established benefits,
different factors can affect breastfeeding rates over time. The purpose of this study was to …

Aim To assess the frequency, intensity and level of moral distress perceived by nurses
working in medical, surgical and intensive care units. Background Moral distress among …

BACKGROUND: The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that preterm
infants' growth duplicates fetal growth rates and that body composition replicates in utero …

Background Late preterm infants account for the majority of preterm births. They are at an
increased risk of neonatal mortality and morbidity and are less likely to initiate breastfeeding …

Background: Adiposity may contribute to the future risk of disease. The aim of this study was
to evaluate the accuracy and reliability of an air-displacement plethysmography (ADP) …

Background Preterm infants complete their development in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
being exposed to environmental stimuli that lead to the early maturation of the sensory …

Mother's milk is the best choice for infants nutrition, however when it is not available or
insufficient to satisfy the needs of the infant, formula is proposed as an effective substitute …