Nutrition & Feeding

I'd like to know if anyone use omega3 (fish oil OMEGAVEN) in total parenteral nutrition in case of very immature newborns at risk of Parenteral nutrition-Associated Cholestasis. Thanks

How frequent is the incidence of cholestatic jaundice associated with TPN? In my own experience almost all babies, whom we had started on TPN, developed cholestatic jaundice.

Interesting Study Katz Y, Rajuan N, Goldberg MR, Eisenberg E, Heyman E, Cohen A, Leshno M. Early exposure to cow's milk protein is protective against IgE-mediated cow's milk protein allergy. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2010 Jul;126(1):77-82.e1. Epub 2010 Jun 11. PubMed PMID: 20541249. LINK

We use a barcode system to scan breastmilk to verifiy that it belongs to correct mother and baby. What do other NICU's do? Do you use barcode systems, double check with another person before feeding, or do you verify at all?

Kindly advise me what is the ideal material to be used for containers in which expressed breast milk can be stored in refrigerators.I am aware that glass is ideal but it is practically difficult. I am using stainless steel containers as of now.Is plastic any way superior to it.Kindly also suggest me the references. The reason for the question is problems of rusting with stainless steel material

Is anyone using Probiotics for their infants? If so, which product do you use? Why did you choose this product? How do you administer? How often? When do you start them?

Dear all! Tell me please, from what age do you give fat-soluble vitamins for TPN?

IS it Scientific to add Olive oil or sunflower oil to eternal milk feeding of preterm infant to provide him with omega 3 and to give him more calories ? mohamad ismail neonatology residant aga central hospital mansoura , egypt

Hello. In your NICU you used raw breast milk ? How long does the raw breast milk can be storaged at 1-4 degrees? If the fresh milk is storaged is it however expressed breast milk? Thanks

Hi, do you know if breast milk's growth factors decrease after storage for 24 h in fridge? Thanks