Development of Breastfeeding Skills in Preterm Infants

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Development of oral feeding skills in preterm infants.; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Breast feeding; Reproductive Health and Childbirth - Complications of newborn

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000245594
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Neonatal Research and Education, The University of Western Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-03-18
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Medically stable preterm infants born 24 – 33 weeks, and mothers with an intention to breastfeed that have a total daily breastmilk expression volume of at least 300 mL/24hr.

Exclusion Criteria

Mothers with a history of breast surgery, infants receiving CPAP or mechanical ventilation at 34 weeks CGA, acute illness and/or infection and congenital disease or malformation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Primary Outcome 1: The total volume (mL) transferred at monitored breastfeeds<br>Electronic scales (BabyWeigh Scale, Medela AG, Switzerland, sensitive to 2g) will be used to weigh infants before and after monitored feeds. The amount of milk consumed is calculated as the difference between the pre-feed and post-feed infant weights, and 1g ˜ 1mL. <br>[Timepoints: 33, 34, 35 weeks and term corrected gestational age (CGA).<br>33/40 CGA: 1 breastfeed<br>34/30 CGA: 2 breastfeeds (full and empty breast)<br>35/40 CGA: 1-2 breastfeeds (with and without nipple shield)<br>Term CGA: 1 breastfeed<br>]