Preterm

Here, you will find all of our content and resources relating to the topic of preterm nutrition.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

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Low Protein Diet

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Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

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Oral Nutritional Supplements

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Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

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Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

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Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



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A randomised, double-blind, controlled trial of the effect of prebiotic oligosaccharides (OS) on enteral tolerance in preterm infants

1 min read
24th Jan 2019

Enteral feeding rather than parenteral (intravenous) feeding is preferred in preterm babies. Many factors make establishing and maintaining feeds difficult in preterm babies; colonisation with beneficial bacteria improves feed tolerance, and human milk is a rich source of prebiotic OS. Breastfeeding should be promoted and encouraged in neonatal units, but many mothers struggle to provide sufficient milk.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

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Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



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Increase of faecal bifidobacteria due to dietary oligosaccharides (OS) induces a reduction of clinically relevant pathogen germs in the faeces of formula-fed preterm infants

2 min read
24th Jan 2019

Preterm infants are especially vulnerable to intestinal infections. Consequently, the establishment of a balanced microflora that may protect against infection is desirable in such infants. One external factor that is important for the quality of intestinal colonisation is the diet.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



Do you need support?

Contact our team of experts for guidance and support on the use and composition of the Nutricia product range. We are available Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm (except Bank Holidays)

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Supplementation of a bovine milk formula with an oligosaccharide (OS) mixture increases counts of faecal bifidobacteria in preterm infants

2 min read
24th Jan 2019

Preterm infants are particularly vulnerable to intestinal infections; therefore, the establishment of a balanced microflora that may protect against infection is desirable in such infants. One external factor that is important for the quality of intestinal colonisation is the diet.

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Mother playing with baby

Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



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Contact our team of experts for guidance and support on the use and composition of the Nutricia product range. We are available Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm (except Bank Holidays)

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Prebiotic oligosaccharides (OS) reduce stool viscosity and accelerate gastrointestinal transport in preterm infants

1 min read
24th Jan 2019

In preterm infants formula feeding is often associated with hard stools, delayed gastrointestinal transport and constipation. As these problems can hamper tolerance to enteral feeding, it is desirable to attain a reduction of stool viscosity and acceleration of gastrointestinal transport.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



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The need for specialist formulas for formula-fed preterm infants

4 min read
24th Dec 2018

Preterm infants are born before 37 weeks gestation and thus before they are fully developed. This has big implications on their nutritional needs, as the last trimester is a time of rapid growth and a time when many nutritional stores are laid down.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



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Continued care advice for preterm infants post-discharge

3 min read
24th Dec 2018

Both birth and survival rates of preterm infants have risen in recent years1. As a result, an increasing number of preterm infants are being discharged from hospital into the care of the primary care team. This can present challenges to GPs, health visitors and dietitians who may have limited experience caring for preterm infants.

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Mother playing with baby

Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



Do you need support?

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European guidelines for feeding preterm infants

4 min read
24th Dec 2018

The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is a multi-professional organisation set up to promote the health of children.

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Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



Do you need support?

Contact our team of experts for guidance and support on the use and composition of the Nutricia product range. We are available Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm (except Bank Holidays)

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Helping give preterm infants the best chance to thrive into their childhood years and beyond

3 min read
24th Dec 2018

Around 8% of babies are born prematurely in the UK1. Premature babies have very different nutritional requirements to full term infants as they need to attain the growth that would have occurred in utero, as well as achieve functional development2. Inspired by breastmilk, we are committed to delivering products and services to help preterm babies thrive through appropriate nutritional support.

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Mother playing with baby

Cow's Milk Allergy (CMA)

Cow's Milk Allergy is one of the most common food allergies in infants and young children, and special hypoallergenic formula can be used.

Family sitting on couch

Low Protein Diet

Be part of our community for all you need to know about life on a low protein diet. Share hints & tips with others and stay updated on our latest events and cook along with our videos.

Alzheimers elderly ladies

Early Alzheimer's disease

Getting enough key nutrients can support memory performance in patients with early Alzheimer’s disease.

Nutricia elderly couple

Oral Nutritional Supplements

Nutricia Oral Nutritional Supplements is a site dedicated to helping you understand more about the oral nutritional supplements you have been prescribed by your healthcare professional, with some tips on how to take them.

Nurse and elderly woman talking

Dysphagia

Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing foods and liquids. Dysphagia may occur when a disease or it's treatment affects the muscles or nerves needed to swallow.

Baby looking into camera

Faltering Growth in infants and children

Some children may not grow as expected for lots of reasons, but medical nutrition can help get their growth back on track.

Mother and daughter sitting on a bench

Drug-resistant Epilepsy

For patients with refractory epilepsy (epilepsy that doesn’t respond to medication), a ketogenic diet can provide a way forward. Research shows that this high fat, low carbohydrate, adequate protein diet can help to control seizures, when used under medical supervision.



Do you need support?

Contact our team of experts for guidance and support on the use and composition of the Nutricia product range. We are available Monday to Thursday 9am-5pm and Friday 9am-4pm (except Bank Holidays)

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Lunch and learn: CPD-accredited seminars designed for healthcare professionals

4 min read
12th Jul 2018