As a rough guide 8-10% of the neonate's body weight of good quality ('green') colostrum should be given over the first 12 hour period of a neonate's life to prevent FPT. This can be done effectively by hand feeding using bottles or with oesophageal feeders. | As a rough guide 8-10% of the neonate's body weight of good quality ('green') colostrum should be given over the first 12 hour period of a neonate's life to prevent FPT. This can be done effectively by hand feeding using bottles or with oesophageal feeders. |