Extrauterine growth restriction in very‐low‐birthweight infants

Abstract

VLBW infants SGA at birth and those with early postnatal growth restriction are at high risk of later growth failure and long-term consequences. Therefore, the first objective of early nutrition should be to reduce the incidence of growth restriction at the time of discharge. Further studies on VLBW infants to evaluate the safety and beneficial effects of prolonged dietary manipulation during the first year of life are needed.