title: Physiologic sequelae of prematurity: the nurse practitioner's role. Part VI. Feeding difficulties and growth failure. (Prevention, intervention, parent teaching, and complications).
abstract: Feeding difficulties and growth failure are common problems of the premature infant who has been in a neonatal intensive care unit. This article, the sixth in a series, discusses the prevention, intervention, and parent teaching necessary to assist parents in coping and dealing with feeding problems in their premature infant.
authors.forename: S L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Gardner
authors.forename: M I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Hagedorn
mesh_terms: D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006130:Growth Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007225:Infant Food; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007587:Job Description; D008297:Male; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000592:standards*; D010290:Parents / Q000193:education; D010347:Patient Care Planning