This study compares the iron levels in very preterm infants receiving donor breast (DBM) milk to very preterm infants receiving maternal breast milk (MBM).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
34
Very preterm infants receiving maternal breast milk
Very preterm infants receiving donor breast milk
AdventHealth
Orlando, Florida, United States
The Average Serum ferritin level in very preterm infants
The average serum ferritin level (ng/ml) in very preterm infants receiving donor breast milk or maternal breast milk
Time frame: Until four weeks of age or discharge
The Average Hemoglobin levels (g/dl) in very preterm infants
The average Hemoglobin levels (g/dL) in very preterm infants receiving donor breast milk or maternal breast milk
Time frame: Until four weeks of age or discharge
The Average Bilirubin Levels (mg/dL) in very preterm infants
The average Hemoglobin levels (g/dL) in very preterm infants receiving donor breast milk or maternal breast milk
Time frame: until four weeks of age or discharge
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