After completing this module you will:
Be able to identify some of the causes and risk factors for preterm birth
Be familiar with some of the health complications associated with preterm birth
Be aware of the unique nutritional needs of low birthweight preterm infants, and why fortified breast milk is the ideal nutrition to help them grow and develop
Understand the benefits of using formulas specifically designed to meet the nutritional needs of bottle-fed preterm infants, such as the SMA Gold Prem® range, and which products can be used at each stage of development.