Information for parents and families

 

 

 

Summary of the study

  • Babies who are born early are currently fed small amounts of milk through a tube into their stomach, with additional nutrition through a drip into their veins.  We call this "gradual milk feeds" in this study.
  • We want to know whether starting babies on "full milk feeds" rather than "gradual milk feeds" will lead to babies going home from hospital earlier.
  • To help us understand more, we are comparing two different ways of feeding babies: (1) gradual milk feeds (usual care) and (2) full milk feeds
  • We will collect data until your baby is discharged from hospital.
  • We will send you a questionnaire to complete once your baby reaches 6 weeks corrected age (6 weeks after their due date).
  • We will contact you again (with your permission) when your baby turns 2 years of age to see how your baby is doing.
  • If you take part in the study and have given birth to more than one baby, each baby will be fed in the same way, if they are eligible to join the study.
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Further information:

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Why are we conducting this study?

 

 

Why have I been asked to take part?

 

 

What will I have to do?

 

 

 What are the benefits of taking part?

 

 

What are the possible risks of taking part?

 

 

Do I have to take part?

 

 

Who has reviewed the study?

 

 

Will my information be kept confidential?