Overview:
Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) is the safest way to feed Very Low Birth Weight (VLBW) babies but there have been concerns that growth is suboptimal on EHMD. This presentation will discuss strategies for improving growth of VLBW babies on EHMD and the improved short and long term outcomes associated with EHMD.
ACCME Objectives:
- Discuss variables that contribute to improving growth on an exclusive human milk diet including early fortification of enteral feedings.
- List the short term and potential long term benefits of human milk diet on improving health outcomes.
ANCC Learning Outcomes:
- Discuss variables that contribute to improving growth on an exclusive human milk diet including early fortification of enteral feedings.
- List the short term and potential long term benefits of human milk diet on improving health outcomes.
Speaker:
Dr. Evelyn Rider
Alaska Neonatology AssociatesAK
Credits:
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (1.00 hours), Non-Physician (Attendance) (1.00 hours), Nursing Contact Hour(s) (1.00 hours)
