Breast milk enema may boost gut bacteria in preterm infants

NCT ID NCT07558499

First seen May 13, 2026 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests a new way to help preterm babies grow healthy gut bacteria by giving them a small amount of their mother's breast milk through the rectum. The researchers will compare this to a saltwater solution in 60 preterm infants born at or before 32 weeks. The goal is to see if this simple, non-invasive method can improve gut health and reduce complications like feeding problems.

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