BREASTFEEDING

This study tests a smartphone-based program that gives new mothers real-time breastfeeding support at home. The goal is to help them breastfeed exclusively for longer and reduce stress and anxiety. 518 first-time mothers in Hong Kong will use the app during the first month after …

This study tests a special education program for first-time mothers that combines hypnosis techniques with breastfeeding information. The goal is to see if it helps mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. About 80 healthy pregnant women will take part, and resear…

This study looks at 100 babies leaving the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to see if being able to eat a full amount of milk means they have fully developed feeding skills. Researchers will use a special scoring tool to check things like alertness, muscle tone, and breathing …

This study tests a program to help more women breastfeed for four to six months, especially those at risk of stopping early. About 5,010 families who plan to breastfeed are taking part. The program provides extra support to see if it can increase full breastfeeding and reduce hea…

This study looks at how a mother's emotional health and lifestyle—like stress, sleep, and diet—might change the levels of melatonin and sIgA in her breast milk. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are following 120 new mothers who are breastfeeding. The goal is to better understand these …

This study looks at how tuberculosis (TB) medications travel through the bodies of breastfeeding mothers and into their breastmilk and babies. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 20 mothers and small blood samples from their infants at several time points after a do…

This study follows 348 newborns with tongue-tie from birth to age 4 to see how it impacts breastfeeding, feeding, and speech. Researchers measure tongue movement and compare different assessment tools. The goal is to provide clear evidence to help parents and doctors decide wheth…