Speaking of Human Milk is a podcast dedicated to giving healthcare professionals bitesize episodes on the latest science and innovation surrounding human milk. This podcast is brought to you by Prolacta Bioscience, a company dedicated to Advancing the Science of Human Milk. Each episode is hosted by Keli Hawthorne, a registered dietitian and director of clinical research for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Texas Austin, Dell Medical School and features an interview with a thought leader in the area of human milk science and/or neonatal nutrition.
Human versus bovine milk fortifiers - has the quest for evidence just begun?
Explore the latest research comparing bovine and human milk-based fortifiers for preterm infants. Learn from Dr. Boris W. Kramer, Clinical Professor and Neonatologist, as he examines the importance of evidence-based medicine and consider future directions in neonatal nutrition. Objectives: Review the importance of evidence-based medicine for fortification in preterm infants.Explore the latest evidence comparing bovine versus human milk-based fortifiers.Examine if we need additional evidence o...
7 Sept 2021
Applying Malnutrition Criteria to Neonatal and Pediatric Patients
NICU dietitian Patti Perks and CICU dietitian Megan Horsley: Discuss published criteria for defining malnutrition in pediatric and neonatal populationsIdentify variables that impact nutrition and growthDiscuss the application and challenges of malnutrition criteriaIdentify potential outcomes of diagnosing malnutrition
15 Jan 2021
Role of Early Fortification with an Exclusive Human Milk Diet in the NICU
In this episode: Neonatalogist Dr Evelyn D Rider talks about the benefits of early fortification with human milk–based fortifiers in babies born weighing <1250 grams and how Prolacta’s fortifiers reduced the overall cost of care in her neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Show notes: Huston R, Lee M, Rider E, et al. Early fortification of enteral feedings for infants <1250 grams birth weight receiving a human milk diet including human milk based fortifier. J Neonatal Perinatal Med. 20...
15 Dec 2020
Late-Onset Sepsis and an Exclusive Human Milk Diet
In this episode: Neonatal nurse Amy Paradis discusses the strategies used in her NICU to prevent late-onset sepsis and the evidence regarding the use of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on reducing the incidence of and evaluations for late-onset sepsis. Show notes: Hair AB, Peluso AM, Hawthorne KM, et al. Beyond necrotizing enterocolitis prevention: improving outcomes with an exclusive human milk-based diet [published correction appears in Breastfeed Med. 2017;12 (10 ):663]. Breastfeed Med. 201...
17 Nov 2020
The Impact of Health Inequities on Preterm Birth
In this episode: National health equity thought leader Jenné Johns discusses how health inequities and implicit bias in the healthcare system impact moms of color and preterm birth rates. She also shares how her own experience in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) motivated her to launch a virtual training academy focused on delivering health and racial equity educational programs for healthcare professionals who support the perinatal and neonatal community. Show notes: Once Upon a Pr...
11 Nov 2020
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia and an Exclusive Human Milk Diet
In this episode: Neonatal nurse Kim Carmignani discusses the evidence regarding the use of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet on reducing the risk of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) among preterm infants. Show notes: Hair AB, Peluso AM, Hawthorne KM, et al. Beyond necrotizing enterocolitis prevention: improving outcomes with an exclusive human milk-based diet. Breastfeed Med. 2016;11(2):70-74. doi:10.1089/bfm.2015.0134. Published correction appears in Breastfeed Med. 2017;12(10):663. doi:10.1089/...
1 May 2020
How to Use Prolact CR® and Maximize Nutrient Delivery
In this episode: Registered dietitian Stacia Pegram discusses evidence regarding the use of a human milk caloric fortifier for preterm infant, the role of Prolacta’s human milk caloric fortifier as a part of an Exclusive Human Milk Diet (EHMD) and strategies for maximizing nutrient delivery in an EHMD. Show notes: Learn more about Prolact CR® Prolact CR® Preparation Guidelines Rogers SP, Hicks PD, Hamzo M, Veit LE, Abrams SA. Continuous feedings of fortified human milk lead to nutrient loss...
25 Mar 2020
Leading the Way in Quality and Safety
In this episode: Scott Eaker describes the stringent screening process for breastmilk donors to become Prolacta donors and how Prolacta’s testing and manufacturing practices provide the safest and highest quality nutritional products for neonatal care. Show notes: Prolacta's Quality and Safety Manufacturing Video
16 Feb 2020
Uncovering the Benefits of Human Milk Oligosaccharides
In this episode: Neonatologist Victoria Niklas, MD discusses the function of human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) in newborns and their benefit to preterm infant health, the impact of freezing, thawing and pasteurization on HMOs, and the potential of HMOs in future health and wellness uses. Show notes: Tannock GW, Lawley B, Munro K, et al. Comparison of the compositions of the stool microbiotas of infants fed goat milk formula, cow milk-based formula, or breast milk. Appl Environ Microbiol. 20...
24 Dec 2019
Monitoring Growth in the NICU
In this episode: NICU Nurse Amy Paradis discusses best practices for effectively and accurately measuring growth of premature infants in the NICU Show notes: NICU Nutrition Calculator App (iphone)Peditools.org to access Fenton 2013 Growth Chart, WHO Growth Chart, and Zemel Growth ChartCalifornia Perinatal Quality Care Collaborative Grow, Babies, Grow Toolkit
2 Dec 2019
Identifying Malnutrition in the Neonatal and Preterm Infant Population
In this episode: Dena L. Goldberg, PhD, RDN discusses the importance of identifying malnutrition in preterm infants and neonates and its role in improving clinical outcomes. Show notes: Becker P, Carney LN, Corkins MR, et al. Consensus statement of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition: indicators recommended for the identification and documentation of pediatric malnutrition (undernutrition). Nutr Clin Pract. 2015 Feb;30(1):147-61. ...
7 Nov 2019
The Evolution of NICU Nutrition
In this episode: Dr. Martin Lee discusses the earliest research on the importance of human milk in the preterm population and the story behind the development of the first and only 100% human milk-based fortifier for micropreemies. Show notes: Sullivan S, Schanler RJ, Kim JH, et al. An exclusively human milk-based diet is associated with a lower rate of necrotizing enterocolitis than a diet of human milk and bovine milk-based products. J Pediatr. 2010;156(4):562-567. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2009...
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