Prevalence and predictors of problematic feeding at 1, 3, and 6 months corrected age in preterm infants born prior to 34 weeks

Written By Britt Pados

In this study, we explored the prevalence and predictors of problematic feeding in preterm-born infants at 1, 3, and 6 months corrected age. Parents completed the Infant Eating Assessment Tool (InfantEAT) and the Feeding Impact Scales. Prevalence of problematic feeding was 64% at 1 month, 66% at 3 months, and 29% at 6 months. The greatest predictor of problematic feeding in the first 6 months was a diagnosis of gastroesophageal reflux disease while in the NICU. Feeding Impact Scale scores were higher (i.e., worse) when the infant had problematic feeding.

Authors: Britt Pados, Grace Briceno, Victoria Feaster, Anna Pope & Michelle Chiu

Publication information: Neonatal Network, 44(1), doi: 10.1891/NN-2024-0025

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