Can a taste of milk ease stress in preemies? small study says maybe.
NCT ID NCT06230848
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 15 times
Summary
This pilot study tested whether giving preterm infants small amounts of human milk by mouth early on can help reduce the harmful effects of stress. Fourteen babies born between 22 and 34 weeks took part. Researchers checked if the approach was practical and measured babies' development and feeding skills.
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Loyola University Chicago
Maywood, Illinois, 60153, United States
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