Fathers and partners in preterm baby care study
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how involving fathers and partners in the care of preterm babies in the hospital can help the whole family. It aims to understand what works best for families and their babies.
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Who can take part
- You are the parent or partner of a baby born between 22 weeks and 32 weeks and 6 days of pregnancy.
- Your baby is between 1 and 7 days old.
- Your baby has two main caregivers (for example, you and your partner or another family member).
- Both parents or partners are willing to take part, and the father or partner must be involved.
- You can speak and understand conversational English.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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