INFANT, NEWBORN

This study tests whether giving C-section born babies specific bacteria from their own mothers can help their gut develop like babies born vaginally. Researchers will compare babies who receive the mother's bacteria, commercial probiotics, or no treatment. The goal is to find a s…

This study compares two different training programs to help hospital staff quickly use a special breathing tube when a newborn is struggling to breathe. It involves over 36,000 cases across many hospitals to see which training method gets the device used more often and more relia…

This study is testing whether providing new families with extra money and a community health worker helps them use important health and social services and supports their child's healthy development. It involves 2,400 families in San Mateo County who have a newborn and are enroll…

This study is testing if gentle touch from fathers can help newborns who are at risk for low blood sugar. For six hours after birth, some fathers will provide gentle, steady touch to their babies every hour. Researchers will then check if this helps the babies feed better, feel m…

This study creates a large registry to track the health of very small and premature babies. Researchers will collect information about mothers and infants, treatments used, and health outcomes. The goal is to identify patterns and trends that can guide future research and improve…

This study aims to understand how pregnancy and early parenthood affect women with cystic fibrosis (CF) and how their children develop in early life. Researchers will observe 60 participants across three groups: women planning pregnancy or pregnant, their infants up to age 2, and…