--- title: "CE Webinar - Feeding Intolerance: NOT a Normal Part of a NICU Stay" description: Feeding intolerance is extremely common in premature infants. But you have options to prevent this condition with an exclusive human milk diet. --- ![preemie-distressed-shutterstock_394780162-banner](https://page.prolacta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/preemie-distressed-shutterstock_394780162-banner.jpg?width=1980&height=500&name=preemie-distressed-shutterstock_394780162-banner.jpg "preemie-distressed-shutterstock_394780162-banner") # Feeding Intolerance: NOT a Normal Part of a NICU Stay ## Learning Objectives - Learner will be able to discuss the variable definition of feeding intolerance - Learner will understand the literature regarding the assessment of gastric aspirates in the preterm neonate - Learner will be able to discuss financial costs of feeding intolerance - Learner will be prepared to develop unit-specific definition of feeding intolerance ## Speaker ![melinda-elliott-2020](https://page.prolacta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/melinda-elliott-2020.jpg?width=185&name=melinda-elliott-2020.jpg) Melinda J Elliott, MD FAAP Chief Medical Officer, Prolacta Bioscience Neonatologist, Pediatrix Medical Group of Maryland   **Target Audience:** This 1 hour presentation is designed for the healthcare professional caring for premature infants.                     Register here to watch on demand (no CE credit) [![Prolacta logo_white-color.png](https://page.prolacta.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Prolacta%20logo_white-color.png?width=2791&name=Prolacta%20logo_white-color.png "Prolacta logo_white-color.png")](http://www.prolacta.com/) [![Briefcase-Icon-FB](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/213882/hubfs/images/HubSpot_Templates/Briefcase/Briefcase-Facebook-white.png?width=35&height=35&name=Briefcase-Facebook-white.png)](https://www.facebook.com/prolacta/?ref=bookmarks)  [![Twitter-Icon-Twitter](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/213882/hubfs/images/HubSpot_Templates/Briefcase/Briefcase-Twitter-white.png?width=35&height=35&name=Briefcase-Twitter-white.png)](https://twitter.com/prolacta)  [![Brifcase-Icon-LinkedIn](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/213882/hubfs/images/HubSpot_Templates/Briefcase/Briefcase-LinkedIn-white.png?width=35&height=35&name=Briefcase-LinkedIn-white.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company-beta/65380)   1800 Highland Ave. Duarte, CA 91010 [NAC@prolacta.com](mailto:NAC@prolacta.com) © 2026 Prolacta Bioscience