Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC

Lactation Specialist

Q&A: Protein or Formula?

Does my preemie need a protein supplement? Or formula?

Only very early preterm infants need some extra protein and certain minerals. Once the baby is home, these extras are usually not needed.

Watch These Videos Next:

share-copy-link

Saved by Plastic Bags: the Surprising Way to Help Premature Babies

PUBLISHED ON 05/06/2015

SHARE

Why Preemies Are Snuggling Up With These Crocheted Creatures

Anisa Arsenault

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 02/07/2017

SHARE

Study Shows Your Preemie Will Do Just Fine in School

Natalie Escobar

PUBLISHED ON 06/15/2017

SHARE

Q&A: When Will My Preemie "Catch Up" in Terms of Milestones?

Dr. Jennifer Gunter

SHARE

Premature Babies’ Brains Benefit From Caffeine in First Few Days of Life

Stephanie Grassullo

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 12/13/2018

SHARE

Parents of NICU Babies Stand by Jimmy Kimmel's Wife as She Defends Her Husband

Contributing Writer

PUBLISHED ON 09/24/2017

SHARE

With Love, From the NICU: Preemies Celebrate Valentine's Day

PUBLISHED ON 02/14/2017

SHARE

A Placenta on a Chip Is Preventing Preterm Birth

PUBLISHED ON 07/26/2016

SHARE

Q&A: Is Breast Milk Enough?

Catherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC

Lactation Specialist

SHARE

This Preemie's #TransformationTuesday Highlights the Power of the NICU

Anisa Arsenault

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 04/05/2018

SHARE

Boy Meets World Star Danielle Fishel Gets Real About Her Mom-Guilt

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 10/15/2019

SHARE

NICU Hosts Graduations for Preemies Headed Home

Anisa Arsenault

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 06/14/2017

SHARE

US Preemie Birth Rates Have Dropped — but Is That Enough?

Kylie McConville

PUBLISHED ON 11/01/2013

SHARE

A Parents’ Guide to Surviving the NICU

SHARE

Why Preemie Diapers Are More Important Now Than Ever

Anisa Arsenault

Associate Editor

PUBLISHED ON 02/10/2017

SHARE