Comparison of Sucking Pattern in Premature Infants with Different Feeding Methods.
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2015-11
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Abstract
Objective: To compare the sucking pattern of preterm infants on different feeding methods.
Methods: The sucking behavior on a gloved finger was evaluated for infants receiving
breastfeeding, spoon-feeding and tube-feeding.
Results: The mean (SD) numbers of sucks in spoon-fed infants [49 (20) vs. 35 (23); P=0.04]
were significantly higher, and the grade of suck was significantly better compared to the tubefed
group. The mean (SD) number of sucks was significantly higher [83 (30) vs. 49 (20),
P<0.001] in breastfed infants compared to spoon-fed infants; all infants on breast feeds had
grade 2 suction.
Conclusion: The sucking behavior varies between tube-fed, spoon-fed, and breastfed
preterm infant.
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Infant feeding behavior, Breastfeeding, Neonate, Nutrition
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Rahman Md Ajazur, Subramanian Sreeram, Kandraju Hemasree, Murki Srinivas. Comparison of Sucking Pattern in Premature Infants with Different Feeding Methods. Indian Pediatrics. 2015 Nov; 52(11): 961-963.