PRETERM BIRTH

This study looked at whether giving vaginal progesterone to women who had preterm labor (contractions before 37 weeks) could delay delivery and improve baby health. Sixty pregnant women with a single baby between 24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy took part. After initial treatment to …

This study looked at whether giving mothers of very low birth weight babies extra support and financial help for breast pumping could increase the amount of mother's own milk their babies receive. The study included 362 mothers and their infants. The goal was to reduce racial dis…

This study tested whether a mobile health app could help women who had a preterm baby reduce their risk of having another preterm birth. The app focused on improving patient engagement and care coordination to encourage a healthy interval between pregnancies. 221 women with a pre…

This study tested a supportive care package for low birthweight or preterm babies in hospitals and at home in India, Malawi, and Tanzania. The goal was to help mothers start and keep breastfeeding, practice kangaroo care, and maintain good hygiene. Researchers measured feeding ha…

This study tested a new device called Neola® that monitors the lungs of newborn babies. Ten preterm or full-term infants were enrolled to see if the device is safe and works well. The main goal was to check for any side effects, like skin reactions, while the babies rested.

This study looked at whether eHealth tools like video chats, online monitoring, and apps can help families manage long-term childhood illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and preterm birth. Researchers worked with 720 families in Sweden and Denmark to see if these digital aid…

This study tested a program called Care Coordination After Preterm Birth (CCAPB) to help mothers who had a preterm baby. The goal was to see if the program was acceptable and could reduce stress, improve health care use, and address issues like smoking and depression. 67 mothers …

This study examined whether the way doctors clamp the umbilical cord after birth affects the number of blood stem cells in preterm newborns. 49 premature babies were randomly assigned to immediate clamping, delayed clamping, or cord milking. Researchers measured stem cell counts …

This study looked at how different chest physiotherapy methods and positions affect preterm newborns who need breathing support. Researchers measured heart rate, blood gases, and other vital signs in 60 babies. The goal was to find safer and more effective ways to help clear thei…

This study looked at whether measuring the electrical activity of the uterus (called an electrohysterogram or EHG) can help doctors spot the risk of preterm birth earlier. Researchers monitored 100 women who came to the hospital with signs of early labor. The goal was to see if E…

This study examined 33 preterm babies born before 30 weeks to mothers with preeclampsia, a pregnancy complication. Researchers measured certain proteins in the mother's blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid to see if they were linked to a lung condition called bronchopu…