Patient's question:
I'm pregnant and I'm worried about premature birth. How long does it take for premature babies to overcome feeding difficulties? Should I pay attention to anything regularly?Doctor's answer:
Usually, the gastrointestinal function of preterm infants matures with the development of gestational age on the third day. Therefore, the earlier a preterm infant leaves the mother's body, the less mature their gastrointestinal function becomes, and the more difficult it is to feed them. Generally, full-fat milk is used for normal full-term infants, which is milk supplemented according to the formula milk ratio. In contrast, feeding preterm infants usually starts with diluted milk, gradually increasing the concentration and amount of milk, allowing them to adapt step by step to their immature gastrointestinal tract.