Patient's question:
The baby was born one month premature. The doctor said to eat premature baby formula. How long is it good to eat?Doctor's answer:
If a baby is premature, it is best to breastfeed the baby because breast milk is relatively comprehensive in nutrition, rich in protein, essential fatty acids, energy, minerals, trace elements, and immune components such as secretory IgA and lactoferrin, which can help premature infants recover to their birth weight in a short period of time. If there is no breast milk, premature infant formula can be used temporarily. Premature infant formula contains high protein, minerals, and trace elements. Generally, premature infant formula should be fed until catch-up growth is completed. Alternatively, it can be fed based on growth and development until the corrected gestational age reaches 40 weeks, or until the corrected gestational age reaches 52 weeks.