Colostrum Versus Formula Supplementation for Glucose Stabilization in Newborns of Diabetic Mothers

ABSTRACTThe purpose of this article is to describe practice change designed to facilitate breastfeeding while maintaining glucose stabilization in infants born to diabetic mothers. Postpractice change outcomes of newborn blood glucose levels, formula supplementation, and colostrum feeds are specifically addressed. There were no significant differences between glucose values for infants given formula supplementation versus those fed colostrum. Postpractice change, admissions to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for glucose stabilization decreased and exclusive breastfeeding increased.