Personalized Human Milk Fortification Strategies to Impact Micronutrition and Growth
Miami Neonatology 2022—46th Annual International Conference

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Professor and neonatologist, Christina J. Valentine, MD, MS, RD, provides evidence of gaps between nutrition standard-of-care compared to the latest recommended nutrition guidelines. Dr. Valentine details the components in human milk for the purpose of raising awareness of potential nutritional limitations and variability of preterm breast milk and donor milk. To overcome these limitations, Dr. Valentine identifies fortification options and supplements to fill any potential nutrient gaps beyond calories and protein. Dr. Valentine also emphasizes the importance of limiting the use of donor milk to as short a duration as possible.

Target Audience:

This education was designed to support physicians, nurses, advanced practice clinicians, registered dietitians, and other healthcare professionals who have an interest in newborns, infants and toddlers.

Course Credit:

0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditTM
0.5 ANCC Contact hour(s)
0.5 CA-BRN Contact hour(s)
0.5 CDR Contact hour(s)
0.5 Pharmacology hour(s).

Dates:

Opens: 2023-02-17
Closes: 2025-02-17

This material was originally presented to a live audience in November 2022.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Mead Johnson Nutrition.
  • Christina J. Valentine, MD, MS, RD

    Professor/Neonatologist
    Department of Pediatrics
    Division of Neonatology
    Banner University Medical Center
    The University of Arizona
    Tucson, Arizona

Learning Objectives

  • Define the composition of preterm, term, and pasteurized human milk.
  • Assess nutrient gaps to identify fortification strategies beyond calories and protein needs.