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Comparison of sucking pattern in premature infants with different feeding methods

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Abstract

Objective

To compare the sucking pattern of preterm infants on different feeding methods.

Methods

The sucking behavior on a gloved finger was evaluated for infants receiving breastfeeding, spoon-feeding and tube-feeding.

Results

The mean (SD) numbers of sucks in spoon-fed infants [49 (20) vs. 35 (23); P=0.04] were significantly higher, and the grade of suck was significantly better compared to the tubefed group. The mean (SD) number of sucks was significantly higher [83 (30) vs. 49 (20), P<0.001] in breastfed infants compared to spoon-fed infants; all infants on breast feeds had grade 2 suction.

Conclusion

The sucking behavior varies between tube-fed, spoon-fed, and breastfed preterm infant.

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  1. Department of Neonatology, Fernandez Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana, 500 001, India

    Ajazur Rahman, Sreeram Subramanian, Hemasree Kandraju & Srinivas Murki

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Rahman, A., Subramanian, S., Kandraju, H. et al. Comparison of sucking pattern in premature infants with different feeding methods. Indian Pediatr 52, 961–963 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-015-0753-4

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