preterm infants gut microbiome. gut microbiome

Development of the preterm infant gut microbiota is emerging and critical for their health. Very-low-birth-weight (VLBW; birth weight, <1500 g) infants usually have special dietary needs and show increased oxidative stress related to intensive care. This prospective cohort study assessed the effect of feeding practice on gut microbiome development and oxidative stress in preterm infants.