Handling of Breast Milk by Neonatal Units: Large Differences in Current Practices and Beliefs

[摘要] Background: Breast milk (BM) for premature infants is subjected to multiple steps of processing, storage and distribution. These steps may influence the quality and safety of BM. Guidelines concerning the use of mother's own milk are either not available or limited to specific aspects of BM handling and are based on evidence of variable strength. This may result in diverse BM handling routines by health care professionals.

[学科分类] 儿科学

[关键词] bacterial contamination;cytomegalovirus;breast milk;infant;pasteurization;premature;mothers own milk