Purpose To evaluate the effect of supplementation with omega-3 sources on the fatty acid composition of human milk.
Methods The review consisted of the search for articles published in PubMed, Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (Virtual Health Library[VHL]) and Web of Science databases using the following keywords: fatty acids, omega-3, human milk and supplementation; for this purpose, we have used the program of research to integrate the services for the maintenance of autonomy (PRISMA) checklist. The following selection criteria were used: articles in English, Portuguese, Spanish or Italian, published between 2000 and 2015, and about studies performed in humans. We found 710 articles that met the established criteria; however, only 22 of them were selected to be part of this study.
Results All studies found a positive relationship between the consumption of omega-3 sources and their concentration in human milk. The differences in the findings are due to the distinct methods used, such as the specific time of the omega-3 supplementation, the type of omega-3 source offered, as well as the sample size.
Conclusion Although the studies were different in several methodological aspects, it was possible to observe the importance of omega-3 supplementation during gestation and/or the puerperium.
Objective
To evaluate the effect of colostrum therapy on days to start a suckling diet
in newborns diagnosed with simple gastroschisis.
Methods
Randomized clinical trial with newborns diagnosed with simple gastroschisis
at a federal hospital in Rio de Janeiro who were randomized to receive
oropharyngeal administration of 0.2mL of colostrum or a “sham procedure”
during the first 3 days of life. The analysis included clinical outcomes
such as days without food, days with parenteral feeding, days until the
start of enteral feeding, days to reach complete enteral feeding, sepsis and
length of hospital stay.
Results
The onset of oral feeding (suction) in patients with simple gastroschisis in
both groups occurred at a median of 15 days.
Conclusion
The present study showed that there were no significant differences in the
use of colostrum therapy and the number of days to the start of enteral
feeding and suction diet between groups of newborns with simple
gastroschisis.
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