PREMATURE BIRTH

This study tested whether starting a special care method called Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) very early helps small, preterm babies. KMC involves holding the baby skin-to-skin with a parent to keep them warm and support breastfeeding. Researchers compared starting KMC within the fi…

This study tested if feeding very small premature babies through a tube that goes past the stomach (duodenal feeding) is safe and practical. The goal was to see if this method could reduce stomach contents flowing back up, which might help protect the babies' underdeveloped lungs…

This study aimed to find the best way to prevent women from having another preterm birth. It compared a vaginal progesterone treatment to a progesterone injection, both given during pregnancy. The trial involved 210 pregnant women who had delivered a baby early in a previous preg…

This study tested whether a simple virtual reality relaxation session could help mothers of premature babies. Forty-four mothers watched calming nature videos with music through VR headsets before expressing milk. Researchers compared their milk production and breastfeeding confi…

This small UK study explored whether music therapy could help premature babies in intensive care and support their parents. It measured the babies' vital signs, weight gain, and sleep, while also checking parents' stress and bonding levels. The goal was to gather initial UK evide…

This study aimed to understand how different vaginal infections and bacteria might affect when a baby is born. Researchers followed 603 pregnant women in South Africa, testing them for common infections and analyzing their vaginal bacteria at two points during pregnancy. The main…

This study aimed to understand if placing stable premature babies in standard car seats affects their breathing. Researchers measured lung volume changes in 51 infants as they were moved from lying flat to a semi-upright car seat position and back again. The goal was to gather sa…

This study looked at why premature babies sometimes stay in the hospital longer than medically necessary. Researchers analyzed medical records from 250,000 infants across England and Wales to identify the main reasons for delayed discharge. The goal is to help families bring thei…

This study tested a new, non-invasive device to monitor brain blood flow and oxygen levels in extremely premature babies during their first week of life. Researchers aimed to see if changes in blood flow were linked to brain bleeding, a serious complication. The goal was to gathe…

This study looked at whether a simple change in how premature babies are fed could help parents spend more time with them in the hospital. Researchers compared two methods: letting parents gently push milk through a feeding tube with a syringe versus using an automatic pump. They…