Responsive Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Background And Objectives: Responsive feeding may improve health outcomes in preterm and low birth weight (LBW) infants. Our objective was to assess effects of responsive compared with scheduled feeding in preterm and LBW infants.

Methods: Data sources include PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, LILACS, and MEDICUS.

Early Enteral Feeding for Preterm or Low Birth Weight Infants: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Context: Early enteral feeding has been associated with adverse outcomes such as necrotizing enterocolitis in preterm and low birth weight infants.

Objectives: To assess effects of early enteral feeding initiation within the first days after birth compared to delayed initiation.

Data Sources: Medline, Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL from inception to June 30, 2021.