BREASTFEEDING

This study tested whether online home-based peer support helps first-time mothers with low breastfeeding confidence breastfeed longer and more exclusively. 442 Hong Kong mothers participated, receiving either standard care or extra support from trained peers. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether hypnobreastfeeding education helps first-time mothers reduce breastfeeding myths, have more positive expectations, and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 110 pregnant women participated, with half receiving the special education. Results showed low…

This study looked at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, could improve breastfeeding success and reduce breast engorgement in mothers who gave birth by cesarean section. Researchers compared 58 mothers who received the massage to 58 who did not. The goal w…

This study looked at whether playing positive affirmations and music during a cesarean section can lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding. 99 pregnant women took part. The researchers measured anxiety levels and checked breastfeeding-related hormones after birth.

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time mothers with babies in the NICU either watched calming VR nature videos before expressing milk…

This study tested whether a childbirth class that includes progressive relaxation exercises (like tensing and relaxing muscles) can help pregnant women feel less pain during labor, choose a vaginal birth, and feel more comfortable breastfeeding. Forty pregnant women took part, wi…

This study looked at whether a simple intervention to relieve breast tenderness in the last weeks of pregnancy could improve breastfeeding, reduce breast engorgement, and lower stress for new mothers. 160 healthy pregnant women took part. The goal was to see if this approach help…

This study looked at whether online breastfeeding education helps first-time parents feel more connected to their baby during pregnancy. 101 parents (52 in the education group, 49 in the control group) took part. Parents filled out questionnaires before and after the online class…

This study tested a special bassinet called the Couplet Care bassinet to see if it helps new mothers and their babies do better in the hospital after birth. Researchers compared it to a standard bassinet by surveying 160 mothers about their sleep, breastfeeding, and satisfaction.…

This study followed 461 children whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to understand how parents' diet, lifestyle, and metabolism influence child growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to identify factor…

This study looked at 168 pregnant or breastfeeding women with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or mania who were already taking long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Researchers measured how much of the drug was in the mother's blood and breastmilk, and how mu…

This study aimed to see if there is a connection between how much mothers know about nutrition and their feelings about breastfeeding. Researchers surveyed 270 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months using two detailed questionnaires. The goal was to better understand what influences…

This study tested whether sending text messages to new mothers could help them follow recommended safe sleep practices and increase breastfeeding rates. Over 2,000 pregnant women and new moms from WIC centers took part. The approach used mobile health technology to deliver simple…

This study tested whether a fun, game-like digital program could help pregnant women feel more confident about breastfeeding and have better attitudes toward infant feeding. Sixty first-time mothers in their last trimester either used the gamified app or received standard care. R…

This study tested community programs to help African American mothers in Mississippi continue breastfeeding for up to 12 months. The programs included workplace support for nursing mothers and education for families and daycare centers. Researchers tracked breastfeeding rates and…

This study looked at whether teaching pregnant women about carbon footprints could improve their breastfeeding habits. About 100 women took part and filled out surveys about their breastfeeding confidence and eco-friendly behaviors. The goal was to see if environmental awareness …

This study tested whether following a specific skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth improves breastfeeding success and reduces stress in newborns. Researchers compared 190 mothers and their babies who either did or did not follow the guideline. The goal was to see if this s…

This study explored whether letting a newborn instinctively crawl to the breast right after birth improves breastfeeding comfort and confidence. Researchers observed 80 first-time mothers and their healthy, full-term babies after vaginal delivery. The goal was to see if this natu…

This study tested whether special counseling focused on self-compassion could help new mothers feel more confident and mindful while breastfeeding. 54 first-time pregnant women took part, with half receiving six counseling sessions during late pregnancy and after birth, and the o…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) to breastfeeding mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and in their baby's gut. Seventy mothers and their newborns took part. Half the mothers received the probiotic drops daily for 30 days, …

This study looked at how sustainable eating and breastfeeding habits affect the bond between mothers and their babies. 100 first-time pregnant women took part, answering surveys about their diet, carbon footprint, mental health, social support, breastfeeding confidence, and attac…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that provides breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and face fewer problems. Sixty new mothers were split into two groups: one received the app-based support, the other got stan…

This study tested whether holding a newborn skin-to-skin right after a C-section (within 5 minutes) or within the first hour improves breastfeeding, reduces anxiety, and affects bleeding and baby health. 92 mothers and their newborns took part. The goal was to see if early contac…

This study tested a teaching method called 'teach-back' for breastfeeding education in 102 first-time mothers. In teach-back, the educator asks the mother to explain the information in her own words to check understanding. The study compared teach-back to standard education and m…

This study tested a simple, non-invasive idea: playing recordings of a mother's voice to her newborn in the NICU, while the mother listens to her baby's sounds. Researchers wanted to see if this two-way voice exposure could improve maternal attachment and breastfeeding success. T…

This study tested whether asking parents to spend at least 4 hours a day in the NICU improves outcomes for both parents and babies. Researchers measured stress, breastfeeding rates, and how long babies stayed in the hospital. The study included 191 infants and their families.

This study looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women stay healthy after having a baby. Over 400 women received either a navigator who supported them for a year or standard care. The goal was to improve check-ups, breastfeeding, birth control use, and m…

This study looked at whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) pass from a mother's diet into her breast milk and then into her baby's blood. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank a diet beverage containing these sweeteners, and researchers measured …