Publication Name	World Journal of Psychiatry
Manuscript ID	108919
Country	China

Category	Pediatrics
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Effect of early micro-breastfeeding on growth rate and postpartum depression in preterm infants with low-birth-weight
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yu Chen and Sheng-Lan Cai
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Corresponding Author	Sheng-Lan Cai, Department of Neonatology, Suzhou Ninth Hospital affiliated to Soochow University, No. 2666 Ludang Road, Taihu New Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou 215200, Jiangsu Province, China. 13584419577@163.com
Key Words	Premature birth; Low-birth-weight infants; Breastfeeding; Growth rate; Postpartum depression
Core Tip	Preterm infants with low-birth-weight are prone to feeding intolerance reactions, such as vomiting and bloating, when using gastric tubes, which is attributed to the incomplete development of the gastrointestinal system. This results in feeding difficulty and affects growth and development, thereby increasing maternal anxiety and depression. The results reveal that early micro-breastfeeding can effectively improve the growth rate of preterm infants with low-birth-weight and alleviate mothers’ negative emotions.
Citation	Chen Y, Cai SL. Effect of early micro-breastfeeding on growth rate and postpartum depression in preterm infants with low-birth-weight. World J Psychiatry 2025; In press

Received	2025-04-25 07:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-04-25 07:52
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Return for Revision	2025-05-15 02:19
Revised	2025-05-26 05:41
Second Decision	2025-06-19 02:40
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-06-19 08:36
Articles in Press	2025-06-19 08:36
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-05-28 07:21
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