PREMATURE BIRTH

This study tested whether giving extra breathing support (CPAP) right after birth to late preterm babies (34-37 weeks) delivered by C-section could reduce the need for intensive care. About 120 babies took part. The goal was to see if early CPAP helps them breathe better and avoi…

This study looked at whether starting kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support) within the first 24 hours helps healthy preterm babies born weighing less than 2000 grams. 100 infants were randomly assigned to early kangaroo care or standard care. The r…

This study tested two forms of progesterone—vaginal gel and a shot—to see which works better at preventing another preterm birth in women who had one before. About 210 pregnant women with a prior preterm birth took part. The goal was to find out if the vaginal option is more effe…

This study tested whether a group-based prenatal program called Centering Pregnancy, combined with a care navigator, could improve pregnancy outcomes for Marshallese women. 38 pregnant women participated, and researchers tracked preterm birth, low birthweight, and C-section rates…

This study tested whether natural progesterone or a cervical pessary (a silicone ring placed in the vagina) is better at preventing early birth in pregnant women with a short cervix (25 mm or less). The trial included 203 women with a single baby. Researchers tracked how many gav…

This study tested whether watching calming virtual reality nature videos while listening to music helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time moms with babies in the NICU participated. The VR group used a h…

This study tested music therapy for preterm infants in the NICU. Twenty-one medically stable babies (28 weeks or older) and their caregivers received music therapy sessions, including skin-to-skin contact, singing, and support. Researchers measured heart rate, breathing, temperat…

This study tested a web-based parent training program, with or without telephone coaching, for parents of toddlers born very premature. Over 450 parents participated, and researchers measured changes in parenting skills, stress, and child behavior over 12 months. The goal was to …

This study looked at 136 premature babies who needed breathing help. Researchers tracked how long they needed support and checked for lung problems. The goal was to learn more about different non-invasive breathing methods, not to test a new treatment.

This study looked at medical records of 250,000 preterm infants born before 37 weeks in England and Wales. Researchers wanted to find out when babies become healthy enough to go home and why some stay in the hospital longer than needed. The goal is to help families and save the N…

This study looked at whether natural (unprocessed) milk or pasteurized milk helps the gut mature faster in very premature babies born between 28 and 30 weeks. Fifty-five infants received small feedings of either natural or pasteurized milk. The goal was to see which type better s…

This study looked at whether feeding very low birth weight babies directly into the small intestine (duodenal feeding) is safe and possible. The goal is to reduce stomach reflux that can harm fragile lungs. Researchers placed feeding tubes in 24 premature infants and checked for …

This study tested whether playing recordings of a mother's voice to preterm babies in the NICU helps their brain and language development. Researchers enrolled 57 preterm infants born between 24 and 31 weeks. The goal was to see if this simple, non-invasive intervention could imp…

This study tested a new, safe way to monitor brain health in 100 extremely premature babies (born before 29 weeks). The device uses light to measure blood flow and oxygen use in the brain. Researchers hope this will help doctors spot problems early and improve care for these frag…

This study looked at how lung volume changes when stable preterm babies are placed in car seats. Using a special imaging technique, researchers measured breathing in 51 infants born before 37 weeks. The goal was to understand if the semi-upright car seat position affects lung aer…

This study looked at 603 pregnant women in South Africa to see if infections in the genital tract are linked to giving birth earlier. Researchers tested for various germs and yeast at the start of pregnancy and again later. The goal was to understand which infections or combinati…

This study tested if having parents control a syringe to feed their premature baby (instead of using a machine) encourages them to spend more time in the neonatal unit. It involved 72 premature infants born between 30 and 34 weeks. The main goal was to compare how many hours pare…