Examine Database: Infant Growth
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taurine | D | ||
| Prenatal Vitamins | B | ||
| Zinc | B | ||
| Fennel | |||
| Coconut Oil |
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How does maternal lifestyle affect breast milk and infant health?
This systematic review of 20 observational studies reported associations between (i) maternal lifestyle factors (e.g., diet, smoking, and obesity) and (ii) breast milk composition and infant health.
Topical oils for preterm infants
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for digestive health in infants
Nutritional counseling for pregnant women with overweight might not affect infant growth
Does scent presentation improve feeding habits among premature infants?
Examine Database References
- Coconut Oil - Sankaranarayanan K, Mondkar JA, Chauhan MM, Mascarenhas BM, Mainkar AR, Salvi RYOil massage in neonates: an open randomized controlled study of coconut versus mineral oilIndian Pediatr.(2005 Sep)
- Zinc - Lassi ZS, Kurji J, Oliveira CS, Moin A, Bhutta ZAZinc supplementation for the promotion of growth and prevention of infections in infants less than six months of age.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2020-Apr-08)
- Zinc - Belal Alshaikh, Moaaz Abo Zeed, Kamran Yusuf, Madhusudan Guin, Tanis FentonEffect of enteral zinc supplementation on growth and neurodevelopment of preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysisJ Perinatol.(2021 May 18)
- Taurine - Verner A, Craig S, McGuire WEffect of taurine supplementation on growth and development in preterm or low birth weight infants.Cochrane Database Syst Rev.(2007-Oct-17)
- Prenatal Vitamins - Keats EC, Oh C, Chau T, Khalifa DS, Imdad A, Bhutta ZAEffects of vitamin and mineral supplementation during pregnancy on maternal, birth, child health and development outcomes in low- and middle-income countries: A systematic review.Campbell Syst Rev.(2021-Jun)
- Fennel - Ghasemi V, Kheirkah M, Samani LN, Vahedi MThe Effect of Herbal Tea Containing Fennel Seed on Breast Milk Sufficiency Signs and Growth Parameters of Iranian InfantsShiraz E-Med J.(Nov 23 2014)