Observational Study Exploring the Timing of Postnatal Neonate Weight Measurements

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexFemale
Age16+
SponsorEast Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust

About this trial

This study will help us address the national question of when is the best day to weigh neonates to ensure we give neonates the best possible chance within the first week of their life, maximizing breastmilk without giving formula unnecessarily for weight loss management, and improved maternal mental health.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

None

Disqualifiers

Patients who birth their babies outside of the range as above.

Babies who are admitted to the neonatal unit from birth.

Mothers less than 16 years old

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Not listed

Trial groups

20 Participants
are grouped into 2 trial groups