At 36 weeks postmenstrual age, growth velocities were similar for groups. −0.9 mole percent, p = 0.37), however, both experienced a negative change across time. The arachidonic acid change was similar between groups (−2.3 vs.
Docosahexaenoic and eicosapentaenoic acid interval changes were similar between groups. Resultsĭonor human milk-fed ( n = 12) compared to mother’s own milk-fed infants ( n = 18) from birth to after 28 days of life, had an increased interval change of linoleic to docosahexaenoic acid ratio (5.5 vs. Comparisons were made using two-sample t-tests and Wilcoxon rank sum. Blood fatty acids were quantified at two time points. MethodsĪ prospective cohort study of 30 infants 24–34 weeks gestation and ≤1250 g fed the exclusive human milk diet. Quantify blood fatty acids and growth outcomes in preterm infants fed the exclusive human milk diet.