Human milk fortification study for very low birth weight or preterm babies
This study tests whether adding extra nutrients (fortification) to human milk helps very low birth weight or preterm babies grow better in the NICU.
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Who can take part
- Your baby weighs 3.3 pounds (1.5 kg) or less or was born at 32 weeks or earlier
- Your baby is admitted to the NICU within 24 hours (if born at the hospital) or 48 hours (if born elsewhere)
- You are 18 years or older
- You live in the study area and plan to stay there for at least 3 months
- Your baby is getting at least 60 mL of human milk per kilogram of body weight each day at the time the study starts
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects or serious health problems that would interfere with feeding
Quick eligibility check
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