Expressing breastmilk before preterm birth
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether expressing breastmilk before a premature birth can help you build up a milk supply and provide your baby with your milk early. It involves learning to hand express or pump during your pregnancy while you are at risk of delivering early.
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Who can take part
- You are between 28 and 34 weeks pregnant
- You have preeclampsia, your water broke early (PPROM), or you had a previous preterm birth before 34 weeks
- You live in the Region of Southern Denmark
- You speak and understand Danish or English
- You plan to breastfeed your baby
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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