Donor breast milk for premature babies in the NICU
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Hormones & metabolism, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at whether giving donor breast milk to premature babies born between 29 and 32 weeks helps them feed better and grow. If your baby is in the NICU and eligible, they may receive donor breast milk for most of their feedings.
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Who can take part
- Born between 29 weeks and 32 weeks 6 days of pregnancy
- In the NICU at Advent Health for Children
- Expected to receive donor breast milk between 5 and 14 days after birth
- Donor breast milk will make up more than half of your baby's feeding volume
- No major health problems affecting the stomach or intestines that prevent feeding, and no severe birth defects or genetic syndromes
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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