Affiliation:
1. Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Abstract
Purpose
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia, or BPD, is a serious lung condition that mostly affects premature newborns who need prolonged oxygen therapy. Certain factors place infants at risk for developing BPD, including lung immaturity, poor nutrition, and need for mechanical ventilation as well as mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension and maternal infection. Given that breathing is the foundation for sucking and feeding behaviors, infants with BPD have difficulty coordinating the suck–swallow–breathe pattern needed for successful feeding. This review article examines the current research on oral feeding in this population and clinical implications for speech-language pathologists.
Conclusion
By reviewing oral feeding and its relation to cardiorespiratory support, suck–swallow–breathe coordination, bottle-feeding behaviors, and gastroesophageal reflux, speech-language pathologists will gain valuable insights into current research findings, possible interventions, and suggestions for clinical practice when working with infants with BPD.
Publisher
American Speech Language Hearing Association
Cited by
2 articles.
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