Protein-Packed breast milk could help tiny preemies grow stronger

This study tests whether adding extra protein to breast milk during the first two weeks of life helps extremely preterm infants (born at 28 weeks or earlier) gain more lean body mass and develop a healthier gut microbiome. About 150 babies will be randomly assigned to receive either protein-enriched human milk or standard human milk. The goal is to see if the extra protein improves growth and gut bacteria diversity by the time they reach their original due date.