Meeting the Unique Nutrition Requirements of Low Birthweight and Preterm Infants

Infants born preterm and/or at low birthweights (less than 2,500 grams)1 have a greater risk of illness and death, both in infancy and later into adulthood1,2. Preterm and low birthweight infants have unique nutritional requirements to ensure their healthy growth and development and reduce their risk of adverse health consequences3.

When breastmilk is in low supply, is insufficient to meet a baby’s nutrient requirements, or an infant has additional care needs, it’s important to be able to support your patients by recommending effective, evidence-based nutritional formulas to help fill these gaps. Aptamil’s product range was developed to improve an infant’s tolerance for breastmilk, fill any nutrient gaps, and provide comprehensive nourishment during times of increased importance and need.

Aptamil supports preterm and midterm infants and parents during their hospital journey and beyond, recognising the importance of the first 1,000 days of an infant’s life for their health, both in the short-term and for the rest of their lives3. Providing nutritional solutions inspired by breast milk, Aptamil’s range of hospital-only products is specifically designed to ensure infants receive the nutrition they need during this crucial time, providing essential ingredients naturally contained in breastmilk such as prebiotics, fats, carbohydrates and protein to help support healthy growth, development, gut health and immune function.

Unsure which Aptamil product is suitable for your patients’ requirements?

Our Hospital Feeding Algorithm can help identify which product will best support your patient and their child’s unique requirements.

We’re here to help. Trusted, expert advice when you need it.

Our Careline team, made up of nutritionists, dietitians and other expert healthcare professionals, specialise in infant and child health. Offering free nutrition, feeding and product advice (with plenty of care and encouragement on the side!), they’ll help you and your patients understand infants’ unique nutritional requirements during this crucial stage of life and beyond.

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Other Hospital-Available Products

 

For other products also available in hospital, you may check these links:

  1. Metabolics: Metabolic Nutrition Archives – Paediatrics | Nutricia,

  2. Disease Related Management: Our Products | Paediatrics Healthcare (nutricia.com.au)

  3. Allergy: Our Products | Paediatrics Healthcare (nutricia.com.au)

References

1. Australia’s mothers and babies: Birthweight [Internet]. [2023; cited 2024 Aug 2]. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mothers-babies/australias-mothers-babies/contents/baby-outcomes/birthweight

2. Australia’s mothers and babies: Admission to a special care nursery or neonatal intensive care unit [Internet]. [2023; cited 2024 Aug 4]. Available from: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/mothers-babies/austra-lias-mothers-babies/contents/baby-outcomes/admission-to-a-special-care-nursery-or-neonatal-in

3. Optimizing Nutrition in Preterm Low Birth Weight Infants—Consensus Summary [Internet]. [2017; cited 2024 Aug 3]. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5445116/