PREMATURITY

This study tested whether adding human milk cream to breast milk or donor milk could help very low birth weight preterm infants get enough calories to grow. Researchers measured the calorie content of the milk and added cream to bring it up to a standard level. The study included…

This study tested a gentle mouth exercise called PIOMI on 32 preterm babies born between 26-30 weeks. Half received the exercise twice daily for a week; the other half got standard care. Researchers measured how well the babies breastfed, how much weight they gained, and how long…

This study tested whether adding lactase enzyme to milk helps preterm babies (born before 34 weeks) digest lactose and feed better. 124 infants in Egypt received either lactase-supplemented or standard feeds for 2 weeks. Researchers measured weight gain, signs of feeding intolera…

This study looked at 900 very low birth weight preterm infants to see if pasteurizing mother's own milk (recommended when the mother has a common virus) changes health outcomes compared to raw milk. Researchers also considered whether the baby's sex plays a role. The goal was to …

This study looked at whether a special bassinet called the SNOO Smart Sleeper, which plays white noise and rocks gently, helps preterm infants sleep more peacefully and have better vital signs compared to a standard bassinet. Twenty preterm infants in the NICU each spent three ho…