BREAST FEEDING

This study is testing whether following a Mediterranean diet during pregnancy can reduce the chance of children developing allergies by age 2. Researchers are enrolling 276 healthy pregnant women (ages 20-35) who are at risk of having a baby with allergies. Participants receive p…

This study tests whether hypnobreastfeeding education can reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding in high-risk pregnant women. Researchers will compare 34 women who receive the training with 34 who do not, measuring anxiety, breastfeeding intentions, and how well they adapt to b…

This pilot study tests whether training obstetric clinicians in trauma-informed care can improve mental health and mother-child bonding in pregnant women who experienced childhood abuse. Sixty first-time mothers in Buenos Aires will receive care from trained providers, and resear…

This observational study at Johns Hopkins looks at microplastic exposure in 40 mother-infant pairs in Baltimore. Researchers will test breastmilk, maternal blood, and infant stool for tiny plastic particles. They also track infant weight, length, and growth to see if microplastic…

This study tests whether a personalized hybrid breastfeeding education program—combining face-to-face sessions with online materials—given in late pregnancy can improve mother-baby bonding and breastfeeding success in first-time mothers. Sixty-four women will be randomly assigned…

This study looks at how much CBD (a legal substance found in cannabis) passes from a mother into her breast milk and whether it can be found in her baby's urine. Researchers will measure CBD levels in the blood and milk of 60 breastfeeding mothers who use CBD. The goal is to unde…

This study looks at how breast milk changes over time and throughout the day, and how these changes affect baby sleep and gut health. Researchers will compare 240 mothers who either breastfeed directly or pump milk. The goal is to help families make informed choices about feeding…