BREAST FEEDING

This study tests whether adding special sugars found in breast milk (called human milk oligosaccharides) to the diet of HIV-exposed but uninfected infants can reduce infections and improve growth. About 140 babies will receive either the supplement or a placebo from 4 to 24 weeks…

This study looks at whether a long-acting injectable HIV prevention drug (CAB-LA) is safe and works well for breastfeeding mothers after childbirth. About 500 new mothers in Botswana who are at high risk for HIV will receive the shots and be followed for 24 months. Researchers wi…

This study aimed to see if giving soft infant carriers to Black pregnant parents could help prevent postpartum depression and increase breastfeeding. It was designed for people already in a home visiting program. However, the study was withdrawn before any participants enrolled, …

This study looks at tongue-tie in newborn babies and whether treating it helps with breastfeeding. Researchers will follow 300 infants for up to 5 years. Some babies will receive treatment for tongue-tie, and others will not, to compare results. The goal is to see if treatment ma…

This study looks at how the bacteria in a mother's gut (the microbiome) and her nutrition during pregnancy affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 pregnant women aged 28 and under in Toronto, collecting stool and blood samples, and tracking diet and wei…