Nourishing Tiny Humans: Neonatal Nutrition Essentials

This comprehensive guide delves into the multifaceted world of nutrition in neonatal intensive care, highlighting the critical role of the NICU dietitian. This training guide provides extensive infant feeding recommendations, including exclusive human milk diets and human milk fortification, appropriate use of infant formulas, parenteral nutrition support, and vitamin and mineral supplementation. The book teaches the assessment of the nutritional needs of premature infants and the evaluation of growth parameters. Strategies for addressing faltering growth are thoroughly examined. The text provides tailored nutrition management strategies for specialty populations, including those with respiratory diseases, congenital heart disease, neurologic compromise, gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic bone disease, oral feeding impairments, and neonatal opiate withdrawal syndrome (NOWS). Finally, it offers comprehensive guidance on NICU graduation and discharge planning, making it an indispensable resource for NICU professionals committed to improving the health outcomes of their tiniest patients. This guide is essential for anyone involved in neonatal nutrition, providing valuable insights and practical strategies to support the growth and development of premature infants in the NICU.