Clinical and Biological Outcomes of Human Milk and Formula Intake After Gastroschisis Repair

Clinical and Biological Outcomes of Human Milk and Formula Intake After Gastroschisis Repair

The purpose of this study is to determine which type of food results in a shorter hospital stay and better overall outcome for babies born with gastroschisis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 1) neonates born with gastroschisis
• 2) neonatologist, surgeon, and parent (or care provider) willing to have the neonate participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• 1) associated anomaly or medical concern that impacts hospital length of stay (i.e. intestinal atresia, very low birth weight(<1500 grams))
• 2) known major chromosomal abnormality