Smell of breast milk for preterm babies
This study tests whether the smell of breast milk can help preterm babies. It's for babies who are stable enough to eat and not on a breathing machine.
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Who can take part
- Baby was born between 30 and 37 weeks of pregnancy
- Baby weighed between 1000 and 2500 grams at birth
- Baby is able to eat by mouth or through a feeding tube
- Baby is not on a breathing machine and has no major complications
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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