Speaking of Human Milk

NICU dietitian Patti Perks and CICU dietitian Megan Horsley:Discuss published criteria for defining malnutrition in pediatric and neonatal populationsIdentify variables that impact nutrition and growthDiscuss the application and challenges of malnutrition criteriaIdentify potential outcomes of diagnosing malnutrition

In this episode:Neonatalogist Dr Evelyn D Rider talks about the benefits of early fortification with human milk–based fortifiers in babies born weighing <1250 grams and how Prolacta’s fortifiers reduced the overall cost of care in her neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Show notes:Huston R, Lee M, Rider E, et al. Early fortification of enteral feedings for infants <1250 grams birth weight receiving a human milk diet including human milk based fortifier. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 2020;1...

In this episode:Neonatal nurse Amy Paradis discusses the strategies used in her NICU to prevent late-onset sepsis and the evidence regarding the use of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on reducing the incidence of and evaluations for late-onset sepsis.Show notes:Hair AB, Peluso AM, Hawthorne KM, et al. Beyond necrotizing enterocolitis prevention: improving outcomes with an exclusive human milk-based diet [published correction appears in Breastfeed Med. 2017;12 (10 ):663]. Breastfeed Med. 2016;11(...

In this episode:National health equity thought leader Jenné Johns discusses how health inequities and implicit bias in the healthcare system impact moms of color and preterm birth rates. She also shares how her own experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) motivated her to launch a virtual training academy focused on delivering health and racial equity educational programs for healthcare professionals who support the perinatal and neonatal community. Show notes:Once Upon a Preemie...

In this episode:Neonatal nurse Kim Carmignani discusses the evidence regarding the use of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on reducing the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) among preterm infants.Show notes:Hair AB, Peluso AM, Hawthorne KM, et al. Beyond necrotizing enterocolitis prevention: improving outcomes with an exclusive human milk-based diet. Breastfeed Med. 2016;11(2):70-74. doi:10.1089/bfm.2015.0134. Published correction appears in Breastfeed Med. 2017;12(10):663. doi:10.1089/bfm....

Neonatal nurse Kim Carmignani discusses the evidence regarding the use of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on reducing the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) among preterm infants.

In this episode: Registered dietitian Stacia Pegram discusses evidence regarding the use of a human milk caloric fortifier for preterm infant, the role of Prolacta’s human milk caloric fortifier as a part of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) and strategies for maximizing nutrient delivery in an EHMD.Show notes:Learn more about Prolact CR®Prolact CR® Preparation GuidelinesRogers SP, Hicks PD, Hamzo M, Veit LE, Abrams SA. Continuous feedings of fortified human milk lead to nutrient losses of ...

In this episode:Scott Eaker describes the stringent screening process for breastmilk donors to become Prolacta donors and how Prolacta’s testing and manufacturing practices provide the safest and highest quality nutritional products for neonatal care. Show notes:Prolacta's Quality and Safety Manufacturing Video

In this episode:Neonatologist Victoria Niklas, MD discusses the function of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in newborns and their benefit to preterm infant health, the impact of freezing, thawing and pasteurization on HMOs, and the potential of HMOs in future health and wellness uses.Show notes:Tannock GW, Lawley B, Munro K, et al. Comparison of the compositions of the stool microbiotas of infants fed goat milk formula, cow milk-based formula, or breast milk. Appl Environ Microbiol. 2013 M...

In this episode:NICU Nurse Amy Paradis discusses best practices for effectively and accurately measuring growth of premature infants in the NICUShow notes:NICU Nutrition Calculator App (iphone)Peditools.org to access Fenton 2013 Growth Chart, WHO Growth Chart, and Zemel Growth ChartCalifornia Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative Grow, Babies, Grow Toolkit