Effect of early micro-breastfeeding on growth rate and postpartum depression in preterm infants with low-birth-weight

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World Journal of Psychiatry

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World J Psychiatry. Aug 19, 2025; 15(8): 108919
Published online Aug 19, 2025. doi: 10.5498/wjp.v15.i8.108919

Effect of early micro-breastfeeding on growth rate and postpartum depression in preterm infants with low-birth-weight

Yu Chen, Sheng-Lan Cai

Yu Chen, Sheng-Lan Cai, Department of Neonatology, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China

Author contributions: Chen Y and Cai SL were responsible for research and write a manuscript, conceiving the research and analyzing data; Cai SL conducted the analysis and provided guidance for the research; all authors reviewed and approved the final manuscript.

Institutional review board statement: This study was approved by the Ethic Committee of Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University.

Informed consent statement: All research subjects provided informed written consent regarding personal and medical data collection prior to enrollment in the study.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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Corresponding author: Sheng-Lan Cai, Department of Neonatology, Suzhou Ninth Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No. 2666 Ludang Road, Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China. 13584419577@163.com

Received: April 25, 2025
Revised: May 26, 2025
Accepted: June 19, 2025
Published online: August 19, 2025
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Core Tip: Preterm infants with low-birth-weight are prone to feeding intolerance reactions, such as vomiting and bloating, when using gastric tubes, which is attributed to the incomplete development of the gastrointestinal system. This results in feeding difficulty and affects growth and development, thereby increasing maternal anxiety and depression. The results reveal that early micro-breastfeeding can effectively improve the growth rate of preterm infants with low-birth-weight and alleviate mothers’ negative emotions.