‘Overlooked’ preterm infants offered donated breastmilk in new trial
Lead investigator Professor Alice Rumbold said previous research had focused on very early preterm infants.
Australian researchers will test whether donated breastmilk can reduce feeding intolerance and help the transition to breastfeeding among preterm babies born 4-6 weeks early.
From next month, the GIFT trial will begin recruiting around 2100 moderate-late preterm infants across five hospitals in SA, NSW and Queensland to compare pasteurised donor milk with formula milk.
