The Effect of Oral Motor Intervention on Oral Feeding Readiness and Feeding Progression in Preterm Infants

The Effect of Oral Motor Intervention on Oral Feeding Readiness and Feeding Progression in Preterm Infants

<strong><em>Background:</em></strong> Advances in neonatal intensive care have markedly improved survival in preterm infants. These babies need hospitalization due to the immaturity of the respiratory and digestive systems. The timing for the initiation of proper feeding in p...

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Main Authors: Nasrin Mahmoodi, Brenda Lessen Knoll, Roghaieh Keykha, Alia Jalalodini, Fershteh Ghaljaei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2019-09-01
Series:Iranian Journal of Neonatology
Subjects:
Feeding behavior
Non-nutritive sucking
oral feeding
Oral massage
Oral stimulation
Preterm infant
Online Access:http://ijn.mums.ac.ir/article_13298_b86686466357a9ab7b5220017c0acdd9.pdf

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