Best Practices for Feeding NICU Patients

This document outlines best practices for feeding infants in the NICU, emphasizing the importance of human milk, donor milk, and standardized feeding protocols. It discusses the nutritional needs of premature infants, the role of parenteral nutrition, and strategies for advancing feeds and fortifying milk. Additionally, it addresses the benefits of probiotics and the initiation of oral feeding, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce risks associated with feeding in vulnerable populations.