Funnel: NEC Landing

Understanding the Connection Between NEC and Baby Formula

Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) is a severe intestinal disease primarily affecting premature infants. Recent studies suggest a potential link between baby formula products like Enfamil and Similac and NEC in premature infants.

The Lancet Study (1990)

Premature babies fed cow’s milk-based infant formula were 6 to 10 times more likely to develop NEC than babies exclusively fed with breastmilk.

Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions Study (2011)

Extremely premature babies fed human donor milk were considerably less likely to develop NEC than babies fed cow’s milk infant formula.

Breastfeeding Medicine Study (2020)

Premature babies fed cow’s milk-derived formula had a 4.2 times increased risk of NEC and a 5.1 times increased risk of NEC surgery or death.

Despite this evidence, the have not informed parents or medical professionals about the NEC risks their cow’s milk-based formulas can pose to premature babies.

Symptoms of Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) can vary in severity, but common signs include:

Poor tolerance of feedings
Bloating or swelling in the abdomen
Blood in the stool
Lethargy or decreased activity
Vomiting greenish-yellow fluid
Unstable body temperature
Episodes of apnea or low heart rate

Treatment for NEC and Long-term Complications

The treatment for NEC involves a combination of medical and surgical interventions.

Medical Treatment: This includes stopping feedings, providing nutrients through an IV, inserting a tube through the baby’s nose into their stomach to suction fluids, and administering medication to treat the infection.

Surgical Treatment: In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to remove damaged parts of the intestines.

Parenteral nutrition-associated cholestasis and liver dysfunction
Poor growth/malnutrition
Metabolic bone disease
Short bowel syndrome
Sepsis/severe infection
Neurocognitive impairment

In addition to these health complications, families affected by NEC may also face significant financial burdens.

These can include:

Eligibility for Filing a Baby Formula Lawsuit

If your infant suffered serious injuries from NEC, you and your family may be entitled to pursue a claim against baby formula brands.

You may have a claim if you have experienced any of the following:

Your Baby Was Premature & Given Formula while in the NICU
Doctors or Nurses Mentioned the Word NEC (pronounced: “NECK”) when discussing your babies Stomach issues
Your Baby was premature, and had to have emergent Surgery on his/her Stomach often a sign that there is swelling and gas in their intestines that can be deadly

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