17/03/2026
🌟 Ensuring Optimal Nutrition for Preterm Babies After Discharge 🌟
As parents, making sure your preterm baby is getting the right nutrition after leaving the hospital can be overwhelming. But don’t worry, our expert paediatric dietitians are here to guide you every step of the way!
After discharge, the main nutritional goal for preterm babies is steady growth through adequate energy, protein, and nutrient intake to support brain development, bone strength, and overall health.
🤱Key Nutritional Needs for Preterm Infants Post-Discharge:
1. Protein: Protein is vital for your baby’s growth and development. Ensuring your baby is getting enough is important for healthy weight gain and muscle development.
2. Iron: Iron supplements are often needed to support growth. Proper dosage is essential to avoid excess, which can lead to complications.
3. Vitamin D: Essential for bone health and immune function, especially for babies born before 37 weeks or at-risk.
4. Sodium: Low sodium levels can impact weight gain; careful monitoring is key.
5. Osteopenia: Otherwise known as weak bones is common in preterm babies. Our dietitians ensure your baby’s bone health with proper calcium, phosphate, and Vitamin D supplementation if needed.
💡 How We Help:
👶🏼Focused support to ensure adequate intake and optimal growth
👶🏼 Individualised advice that considers feeding, growth patterns, and development
👶🏼Careful use and review of supplementation when required
👶🏼Ongoing monitoring and adjustments as your baby grows
Let us help you give your preterm baby the best start! 💕 Book an appointment with our paediatric dietitians today to ensure nutritional adequacy after hospital discharge.
