Feeding methods for very low birthweight babies
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways to start oral feeding in very low birthweight babies: one that follows the baby's hunger cues and another based on a schedule set by the doctor. The goal is to see which approach helps babies feed better and grow stronger.
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Who can take part
- Baby weighed less than 1500 grams at birth (about 3 pounds 5 ounces)
- Baby was born between 28 and 31 weeks of pregnancy
- Baby was fully fed through a tube into the stomach before they reached 32 weeks after conception
- Baby started oral feeding (by bottle or breast) before they reached 33 weeks after conception
- Baby does not have a major birth defect or heart condition causing symptoms
- Baby does not have a history of severe intestinal infection (stage 2 or higher necrotizing enterocolitis)
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