Impact of standardized fortified donor human milk on growth parameters and biomarkers in preterm very low birth weight infants: a single-center propensity score-matched analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Effects of Standardized Fortified Donor Human Milk on Growth Metrics and Biomarkers in Preterm Infants with Very Low Birth Weight: A Propensity Score-Matched Study from a Single Center

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  • Hui Zan

  • Xiaocui Zhang

  • Shan Ma

  • Hong Zhang

  • July 17, 2026

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    The study evaluated the effects of standardized fortified donor human milk (SF-DHM) on growth metrics in preterm very low birth weight infants.

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    Eighty preterm VLBW infants were included, with 40 receiving SF-DHM and 40 receiving conventional feeding based on maternal milk.

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    The observation group showed superior growth metrics, shorter hospital stays, and lower incidence of growth restriction compared to the control group.

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    Nutritional biomarkers improved significantly in both groups, with greater enhancements observed in the SF-DHM group.

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    SF-DHM was associated with lower rates of feeding intolerance and complications compared to conventional feeding methods.

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Impact of standardized fortified donor human milk on growth parameters and biomarkers in preterm very low birth weight infants: a single-center propensity score-matched analysis

  • by Hui Zan, Xiaocui Zhang, Shan Ma, Hong Zhang

  • July 17, 2026

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