Donor milk supplement for very small preterm babies
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at giving donor human milk to very low-birth-weight preterm babies when a mother’s own milk is not enough during the first three weeks. It may help babies get human milk instead of formula during that early period.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born very early and very small, with birth weight under 1500 grams
- Your baby’s mother agrees to provide donor human milk for the first 3 weeks if her own milk is not enough
- During the first 3 weeks, your baby cannot be fed any formula (only donor milk and/or your mother’s milk, if available)
- Your baby does not have major congenital (from birth) anomalies
- Your baby does not have chromosomal disorders or metabolic (body chemistry) diseases
Quick eligibility check
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