Enhanced fortification of human milk to meet preterm infant nutritional targets

Pediatric Research 2026 Open access

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Authors: Ting Ting Fu, Carla M. King, Jae Hee Kim, Jareen Meinzen-Derr
DOI: 10.1038/s41390-025-04754-y
Cited by: 3
References: 32

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Many preterm infants need nutrition beyond 24 kcal/oz (standard fortification) to support growth. Individualized targeted fortification improves growth but is labor-intensive. Universal enhanced fortification to presumed 26 kcal/oz for very low birth weight infants was clinically implemented. We determined how often donor breast milk (DBM) and preterm maternal breast milk (MBM) met nutritional targets with enhanced fortification. METHODS: MBM/DBM samples were collected for a prospective cohort study of infants born

Fields of Study & Subjects

Infant Nutrition and Health Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Fatty Acid Research and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Pediatric Research
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN