Medela understands the importance of human milk in the NICU. We know that the content of human milk makes a considerable contribution to the best possible development of premature babies.
Medela assists healthcare professionals
Medela helps all mothers and healthcare professionals to provide all premature babies with human milk for as long as possible. We share the same goal as you - the best possible development and health for your little patients.
Human milk is important
The use of human milk in the NICU can have a decisive impact on children and their relatives. We are here to help by providing babies in the NICU with human milk whenever possible.
Research has shown:
- Length of stay was reduced from an average of 88 days to 73 days if babies were fed more than 50ml/kg human milk per day compared to formula feeding.
- Number of days for oxygen therapy was significantly reduced from 33 days for infants fed formula feed to only 19 days for infants fed fortified human milk.
- Late onset sepsis was reduced from 22% for infants fed formula feed to only 19% for infants fed fortified human milk.*
Thanks to human milk, the following risks can be reduced:
- Necrotizing entercolitis by up to 86%.
- Ear infections by up to 50%.
- Serious respiratory tract infections by 72%.
- Gastroenteritis by more than 50%.
- Re-admission of infant by 60%.
Our commitment
We can help you: as a NICU professional, you look after your patients in the best way possible. For this you need the latest research findings and work only with first class products.
Medela's commitment to patients
Medela's products support mother and baby from birth to discharge and beyond. Our commitment to your patients, their families and you is why many NICUs have chosen our products to meet their needs.
*Schanler, R.J., et.al.;"Feeding Strategies for Premature Infants: Beneficial Outcomes of Feeding Fortified Human Milk Versus Preterm Formula." Pediatrics. Vol. 103, No.6 June 1999.