Breastfeeding beats sugar for soothing baby pain?
NCT ID NCT02109263
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at two simple, drug-free ways to ease pain in newborns during a needle stick: breastfeeding or a sugar solution. Researchers measured brain activity and stress levels in 114 healthy, full-term breastfed babies. The goal was to see which method works better for calming babies during routine medical procedures.
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Centre hospitalier universitaire
Brest, 29200, France