One of every ten babies is born prematurely. Many of these babies are temporarily fed through a feeding tube. But as development progresses, most babies transition to traditional oral feeding. This can mean feeding from a bottle or directly from their mother’s breast. Making this leap is hard – for babies and their parents.
Pregnant women today are mindful about the importance of prenatal care and prevention, particularly with respect to nutrition. However, with a steady barrage of new information, some of it seemingly contradictory, even the most conscientious mother-to-be may struggle to determine the best choices for her baby.
This Fast Facts outlines current scientific research and clarifies potentially confusing information.
