Q&A: Protein or Formula?

Does my preemie need a protein supplement? Or formula?

ByCatherine Watson Genna, BS, IBCLC

Lactation Specialist

Updated
Feb 2017

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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