PRETERM BIRTH

This study looked at whether giving mothers of very low birth weight babies financial help to use breast pumps could increase the amount of mother's milk these babies receive. Black mothers are more likely to have very low birth weight babies but less likely to provide breast mil…

This study looked at whether giving vaginal progesterone to women who had preterm labor (labor starting before 37 weeks) can safely delay delivery and improve baby health. Sixty pregnant women with a single baby between 24 and 34 weeks of pregnancy were enrolled. After initial tr…

This study tested whether a mobile health app could help women who had a preterm baby reduce the risk of having another preterm birth. The app focused on improving patient engagement, care coordination, and following recommended care, especially around pregnancy spacing. 221 wome…

This study looked at 60 preterm newborns in the NICU to see how different chest physiotherapy positions affect their breathing and vital signs. The goal was to find which method works best for babies with lung problems like respiratory distress or collapsed lungs. Researchers mea…

This study looked at whether measuring the electrical activity of the uterus (called an electrohysterogram or EHG) can help doctors predict which women are at risk for preterm delivery. Researchers monitored 100 women hospitalized for threatened premature labor. The goal was to s…

This study tested whether eHealth tools—like video calls, online monitoring, and messaging—can help families manage long-term childhood illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, and preterm birth. Researchers worked with 720 families in Sweden and Denmark to see if these digital a…

This study looked at 33 preterm babies born before 30 weeks whose mothers had preeclampsia. Researchers measured certain proteins in the mother's blood, umbilical cord blood, and amniotic fluid to see if they were linked to a serious lung condition called bronchopulmonary dysplas…

This study tested a new device called Neola® that monitors the lungs of newborn babies, especially those born early. Ten preterm or full-term infants were involved to see if the device is safe and works well. The main goal was to check for any side effects, like skin reactions, w…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant women in Bangladesh a special balanced energy and protein supplement (BEP) could help babies be born healthier. Over 3,000 women were split into groups: some got the BEP supplement, some got it only if they were underweight, and some g…

This study tested a package of care to help low birthweight and preterm babies in India, Malawi, and Tanzania get better nutrition. The approach included supporting mothers to breastfeed, encouraging kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact), and providing feeding advice after the bab…

This study tested a program to help mothers after a preterm birth. The program offered extra support and care coordination. Researchers wanted to see if mothers found it helpful and if it reduced stress. 67 mothers took part in the study.

This study tested whether the way doctors clamp the umbilical cord after birth affects stem cell levels in premature babies. Researchers compared immediate clamping, delayed clamping, and cord milking in 49 preterm infants. The goal was to learn how these methods influence early …