Can early breast milk in the mouth help preterm babies grow?
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether placing small amounts of colostrum (early breast milk) in a preterm baby's mouth can help them grow better in the NICU. It's for very early and low-weight babies born before 32 weeks and under 1500 grams.
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Who can take part
- Your baby was born before 32 weeks of pregnancy (less than 32 weeks).
- Your baby weighed less than about 3 pounds 5 ounces (less than 1500 grams) at birth.
- Your baby was admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) within 24 hours after birth.
- You can start giving colostrum (early breast milk) within 72 hours of birth and continue through the study.
- Your baby does not have a severe birth complication, such as severe lack of oxygen at birth, certain serious gut problems, or genetic conditions that would prevent participation.
- You are not using illegal substances and do not have a condition like HIV that would make breastfeeding unsafe.
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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