Immediate skin-to-skin care for preterm babies at birth
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests if immediate skin-to-skin contact (holding your baby directly on your chest) right after birth helps preterm babies born between 26 and 32 weeks. Your baby might be placed on your skin while still in the delivery room, which could improve their breathing and temperature and help you bond.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be born between 26 weeks and 0 days, and 32 weeks and 0 days of pregnancy.
- You must provide written permission (signed consent form) for your baby to join the study.
- Doctors must plan to give full life support to your baby (no limits on care).
- Your baby must not have a severe birth defect or major organ problem.
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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