BREAST FEEDING

This study tested if using a simple sling helps new mothers have longer skin-to-skin contact with their babies after a cesarean birth. It involved 78 first-time mothers who had a C-section. Researchers compared standard skin-to-skin contact to using a sling to see which method le…

This study tested whether an 11-week education and counseling program delivered through WhatsApp could help new mothers. Researchers wanted to see if the program improved mothers' confidence with breastfeeding, satisfaction with their postpartum bodies, healthy lifestyle habits, …

This study tested whether a specific set of exercises called the Klapp method could help breastfeeding mothers who have a rounded upper back (kyphosis). Thirty-two mothers were split into two groups: one received guided Klapp exercises, and the other received printed instructions…

This study looked at how different methods of pain relief after a planned C-section affect a mother's ability to start and continue breastfeeding. Researchers compared three pain management techniques in 75 mothers to see which one best supported breastfeeding in the first crucia…

This study looked at how fathers' involvement in breastfeeding education at different pregnancy and postpartum stages affects mothers' confidence and infant feeding patterns. Researchers followed 526 couples, dividing them based on when fathers participated in breastfeeding activ…

This study followed 769 Chinese mother-infant pairs for six months to understand what's in breast milk and how it relates to a baby's growth and health. Researchers measured proteins, fats, sugars, and other components in the milk while tracking the infant's weight, length, and g…

This study tested whether a mobile app could encourage more new mothers to donate breast milk. Researchers in Peru gave 112 breastfeeding mothers either the educational app or standard printed information for 60 days. They measured if the app improved mothers' knowledge, attitude…