Pēpi Whānau Wawe Nutrition Guideline: A national nutrition guideline for preterm babies

These guidelines provide evidence-based nutrition recommendations to give every preterm baby the best chance of a healthy life.

Pēpi Whānau Wawe – Aotearoa Nutrition for Preterm Babies Guideline has been developed to reduce unwarranted variation in practice and to support healthcare professionals, parents and families with clear, evidence-informed recommendations.

Consistent and equitable use of this guideline across all healthcare settings has the potential to improve outcomes for preterm babies and reduce health inequities. We hope it will help ensure that every preterm baby in Aotearoa New Zealand has the healthiest possible start in life.