Patient's question:
My baby was born prematurely, and I need to feed him some formula milk during this time. What kind of formula should premature babies eat?Doctor's answer:
For premature infants, breastfeeding is the first choice, followed by special formula milk. Premature infants can choose breast milk, premature infant formula, and full-term infant formula. Premature infant formula is a special formula specifically designed for premature infants with a gestational age of less than 34 weeks. Full-term infant formula can be fed to infants aged 34 weeks and older, but it is not suitable for premature infants weighing less than 2 kilograms. If there is intolerance, bloating, and poor weight gain, premature infant formula can be used as a substitute. It is recommended that premature infants with a birth weight consistent with their gestational age be breastfed upon discharge. If breastfeeding is insufficient, standard infant formula can be chosen.