Randomized controlled trial shows enhanced fortification improves length and head circumference in VLBW infants, suggesting better growth outcomes.
Key Points
Impaired weight gain between fortified donor human milk methods showed no significant difference, indicating similar outcomes for very low birth weight infants.
Length and head circumference z-scores improved with enhanced fortification compared to standard methods, showing potential for better growth rates.
Enhanced fortification required less high calorie formula supplementation compared to standard, demonstrating an efficient feeding strategy for vulnerable infants.
No significant differences were found in rates of bronchopulmonary dysplasia or retinopathy of prematurity, indicating similar safety profiles between methods.