Glycerin Suppositories Used Prophylactically in Premature Infants (SUPP): a Pilot Randomized Placebo-controlled Trial

The treatment intervention will be a 250 mg glycerin suppository placed in the rectum once daily starting 48-72 hours after birth.

Sham suppositories will be created by placing a 250 mg glycerin suppository in the diaper once daily starting 48-72 hours after birth. This intervention works as a non-invasive placebo to maintain blinding.