New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, WHO recommendations for care of the preterm or low-birth-weight infant.
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GuidelineGuidelines on optimal feeding of low birth-weight infants in low- and middle-income countries
Year of Publication2011
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Retired
Low-birth-weight (LBW) infants, including those with very low birth weight (VLBW), should be fed mother’s own milk
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate