Q&A: Is Breast Milk Enough?
Does my preemie need a protein supplement or formula?
ByCatherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC
Lactation Specialist
Updated
Mar 2017
Mar 2017
Probably not. Only very early preterm infants need some extra protein and certain minerals. Once the baby is home, these extras are usually not needed.
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