Comparison of Growth Pattern in Neonates on Breast Feed Versus Formula Feed

Abstract

Background: Breast milk and colostrums are the first feeding sources for infant, providing nutrients, growth factors and immunological components. So we conducted this study to compare the growth pattern of neonates on breast feed versus formula feed.

Pola Pertambahan Berat Badan Bayi Berdasarkan Status Menyusui Eksklusif dan Non-Eksklusif

“…5 Selain itu, studi yang dilakukan Kumar et al, tahun 2017 menyimpulkan bahwa pada usia 4 bulan, bayi yang diberikan ASI eksklusif (7,83 ± 1,25 kg) memiliki rata-rata berat badan yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan bayi yang diberikan susu formula (6,88 ± 1,10 kg). 6 Studi Kupers et al, tahun 2015 menunjukkan bahwa bayi yang menyusui menunjukkan pertambahan berat badan yang lebih pesat pada 1 bulan pertama kehidupan, sedangkan bayi yang mendapatkan makanan selain ASI menunjukkan pertambahan berat badan yang lebih lambat. 7 Sementara itu, hasil penelitian lain yang sejalan juga menyimpulkan bahwa pada minggu ke-24, rata-rata berat badan bayi yang menyusui eksklusif selama 6 bulan (6,27 ± 0,47 kg) lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan yang tidak menyusui eksklusif (5,62 ± 0,47 kg) (p=0,003) dan terdapat peningkatan berat badan pada bayi yang menyusui eksklusif (p<0,001).…”

Assessing Feeding Practices and Bottle-Feeding Trends: A Holistic Analysis of Infant and Child Nutrition in Pediatric Department of CMCH Larkana

“…Despite this, the landscape of parenting practices is continually evolving, leading many new parents to question whether bottle feeding might offer a comparable alternative to the traditional breastfeeding paradigm (2). This discourse has prompted a reevaluation of the role of exclusive breastfeeding, which is consistently supported by research to confer numerous health advantages including healthier early weight gain and enhanced immune defense against common infections and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)(4)(5)(6). The importance of breastfeeding is underscored by global initiatives aimed at increasing its prevalence, with statistics indicating that enhanced breastfeeding rates could potentially prevent over 820, 000 child deaths annually, 87% of which are infants under six months (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7).…”

“…This discourse has prompted a reevaluation of the role of exclusive breastfeeding, which is consistently supported by research to confer numerous health advantages including healthier early weight gain and enhanced immune defense against common infections and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) (3)(4)(5)(6). The importance of breastfeeding is underscored by global initiatives aimed at increasing its prevalence, with statistics indicating that enhanced breastfeeding rates could potentially prevent over 820, 000 child deaths annually, 87% of which are infants under six months (1)(2)(3)(4)(5)(6)(7). In Pakistan, breastfeeding practices are shaped by a complex interplay of cultural norms and healthcare accessibility.…”