Mouth care and meal timing for preterm infants ready to eat
Treatments studied
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether a gentle mouth care routine combined with a special feeding schedule helps preterm babies start eating by mouth more quickly and gain weight. It is designed for stable preterm infants born at 29-33 weeks.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is a preterm infant born between 29 and 33 weeks after conception.
- Your baby's vital signs and overall condition have been stable for at least 24 hours.
- Your baby had an APGAR score of 4 or higher at 1 and 5 minutes after birth.
- Your baby does not have any major birth defects, breathing problems, bleeding in the brain, or other serious conditions listed.
- Your baby is not on a breathing machine or receiving strong pain medications.
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