Breast milk breakdown: preterm vs. term – What's the difference?

NCT ID NCT07399405

First seen Feb 18, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 7 times

Summary

This study looked at 103 previous studies to compare the nutrients in breast milk from mothers who gave birth early (preterm) versus full-term. Researchers measured energy, protein, fat, and other components to see if they differ. No treatments or interventions were given to participants; it's purely an analysis of existing data.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

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