Breastmilk is able to save the lives of premature babies
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About one in every 14 babies born prematurely in the United States and Canada suffering from necrotizing entercolitis (NEC), a disease that causes intestinal tissue destroyed.
"Within 10 days after birth, the baby began to vomit, and a few hours later, the stomach so bloated and discolored," said researcher Dr. David Hackam.
Doctors did not have a choice but to lift the dead intestinal tissue. Even so, half of premature infants suffering from the condition died.
Previous research had mentioned that Breastmilk is able to reduce the risk of NEC in premature infants condition. But in many cases, Breastmilk is hard to come by, so the only formula-fed infants.
As reported by Medical Daily, Dr. Hackam and his team of researchers found that the Breastmilk components associated with the bacteria in the baby's gut. Meanwhile, the baby was born without any bacteria. So as to stimulate the bacterial colonies, need Breastmilk from mother to baby.
Although the new study conducted laboratory experiments on mice, Dr. Hackam believe that premature human infants will also get similar benefits from Breastmilk. Because since the first Breastmilk is known to provide many benefits for the baby.
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