NICU and Beyond with Tracey and Stacey

Podcast #69 How Human Milk Fortifiers Are Transforming Care For Preemies

Episode Summary

On this episode, we have a special guest, Dr. Melinda Elliot helps explain what human milk fortifier is. The three main questions answered are: How does a preemie's nutritional needs differ from a full-term baby's? What is a human milk fortifier and why is it needed? And, what are the differences between nutritional fortifiers made from donor breast milk and those made from cow's milk?