PREMATURITY

This study tested whether adding human milk cream to breast milk or donor milk could help very low birth weight preterm infants (750-1250 grams) get enough calories for healthy growth. Researchers measured the calorie content of the milk and tracked the babies' weight, length, an…

This study tested whether adding lactase enzyme to milk feedings helps preterm infants (born before 34 weeks) digest lactose and tolerate feedings better. 124 babies in Egypt received either lactase-supplemented or standard feedings for two weeks. Researchers measured weight gain…

This study looked at 900 very low birth weight preterm babies to see if pasteurizing mother's milk (done when the mother has a common virus) changes their health outcomes. Researchers compared serious complications like infections and lung disease between babies fed raw or pasteu…

This study looked at whether a special bassinet that rocks and plays white noise (SNOO) helps preterm infants sleep more peacefully and have better vital signs compared to a standard bassinet. Twenty premature babies each spent three hours in both types of bassinets, with their s…