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Probiotics Linked to Fewer Deaths in Premature Babies

Very preterm babies are at increased risk of developing necrotising enterocolitis (NEC), a serious intestinal disease that can be life-threatening. Since 2020, the Swedish Neonatal Society has recommended that babies born between gestational weeks 28 and 31 receive daily probiotic supplements - that is, live bacteria that can influence the gut microbiota. This is in line with a European recommendation based on international research.

September 24, 2026


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