NEWBORN

This study looks at whether using a co-dodo crib (a bedside sleeper) helps breastfeeding mothers and their newborns sleep better and bond more closely, compared to a standard crib. About 132 mothers and their full-term babies will be randomly assigned to use either a co-dodo or s…

This study looks at whether doing a short breathing exercise before breastfeeding can lower anxiety and stress in mothers whose babies are in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). About 70 mothers will be split into two groups: one does the breathing exercise three times a day…

This study tests a non-invasive light-based device to measure blood flow and oxygen use in the brains of premature infants who have bleeding or fluid buildup. Researchers will compare these measurements in affected babies, those with other types of fluid buildup, and healthy newb…

This study looks at whether giving mothers IV fluids before delivery affects how much weight their newborns lose in the first two days of life. Researchers will review medical records of 200 mothers and their full-term, formula-fed babies. The goal is to understand if fluid intak…

This project will sequence the genes of 100,000 newborns in China over five years. The goal is to create a large genetic database, find how often gene changes occur, and improve testing for inherited diseases. Participants are healthy babies under 28 days old with Chinese parents…