BREASTFEEDING

This study tests whether giving pasteurized donor human milk to full-term babies of mothers with diabetes during the first five days of life can reduce the number of infants admitted to the neonatal unit for low blood sugar. About 1,444 mothers and their newborns will be randomly…

This study tests whether mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) training can lower fear of childbirth and improve parent-baby bonding and breastfeeding success in pregnant teenagers (ages 15-19) and their partners. About 54 couples will be randomly assigned to either MBSR clas…

This study tests whether teaching new mothers a simple acupressure technique within two days of giving birth can help them breastfeed exclusively for six months or longer. About 360 mothers will either receive standard care or learn self-acupressure to practice at home. Researche…

This study looks at whether placing a newborn baby directly on the mother's chest right after birth helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and feel more confident as a mom. About 112 mothers and their healthy, full-term babies will take part. Half will get this ext…

This study looks at whether actively warming mothers during and after a C-section can improve breastfeeding success, comfort, and how mothers perceive their milk supply. About 68 first-time mothers having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to either receive warming via …

This study tests whether a vaginal estrogen cream can improve sexual function in breastfeeding women who are 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum. About 100 sexually active women who had a full-term birth and plan to breastfeed will use the cream or not. The goal is to see if the cream…

This study follows 500 first-time mothers to understand how depression during pregnancy and after childbirth influences how they feed their infants. Participants fill out questionnaires four times, from late pregnancy until the baby is 6 months old. The goal is to see if depressi…

This study monitors the safety of the heart medication mavacamten when taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Researchers will track pregnancy outcomes and infant health for up to one year after birth. The goal is to better understand any risks to mothers and babies. Abou…

This study tests whether a short, structured breastfeeding education for fathers shortly after birth improves how dads support moms and increases breastfeeding rates. About 240 fathers of healthy newborns will be randomly assigned to receive the education or standard care. Resear…

This study looks at how medicines taken by breastfeeding women get into their breast milk and whether they might affect the baby. Researchers will collect milk and urine samples from 250 women already using prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The goal is to provide better saf…

This study looks at whether adding a breastfeeding peer counselor to standard care helps Black and Hispanic/Latine families breastfeed longer. About 990 pregnant people will take part. Researchers will compare breastfeeding rates between those who get peer counseling and those wh…

This study looks at how early childhood factors like breastfeeding, stress, and social conditions affect children with sickle cell disease. Researchers will test a community-based breastfeeding support program for mothers and track health outcomes like asthma and chest pain episo…

This study looks at whether believing common myths about breastfeeding (like 'colostrum should be thrown away') affects how motivated mothers are to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal is to understand this link so that future edu…

This study is testing a program where trained volunteer mothers provide breastfeeding support to new mothers who are facing severe poverty, housing problems, or other major challenges. The goal is to see if this kind of peer support is acceptable and practical for these families.…

This study looks for natural toxins called mycotoxins in breastmilk. These toxins come from fungi that can grow on stored grains and nuts. Researchers want to see if these toxins affect a baby's growth and development in the first months of life. About 150 mothers and their babie…

This study looks at how mothers with HIV in the United States decide to feed their babies, whether breastfeeding or formula. Researchers will interview mothers and track their choices and health outcomes. The goal is to learn what factors influence these decisions and to test a n…

This pilot study tests whether pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is a practical feeding option for infants born to mothers living with HIV. Ten families in Saskatchewan will try PDHM as a supplement to breastfeeding or formula, and researchers will track how often it's used and…

This study looks at whether pumping breastmilk every 2 hours helps mothers of preterm babies produce more milk than pumping every 3 hours. About 70 mothers will be assigned to one of two pumping schedules and record their daily milk volume for the first 28 days after birth. The g…

This study tests whether a mobile app with health education and support groups can improve the health of new mothers and their babies. Researchers will enroll 2,100 pregnant women in India and track outcomes like breastfeeding, depression, and family planning. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how severe sleep deprivation in the first 48 hours after childbirth affects a mother's motivation to breastfeed and how successful breastfeeding is. Researchers will follow 167 new mothers, including those who had C-sections, and measure their sleep quality, b…

This study looks at whether hand expressing breast milk during pregnancy and following a specific diet after birth can help women with excess weight breastfeed longer and more successfully. Researchers will track milk composition, breastfeeding start and duration, and baby growth…

This study tests whether private Facebook groups can help pregnant women and new parents follow safe sleep guidelines and breastfeed longer. About 3,000 participants from WIC or with low income will join either a support group or a control group. The goal is to reduce the higher …

This study looks at how exercise and physical activity during and after pregnancy change the makeup of breast milk. Researchers want to see if these changes affect how babies use energy and grow, which could help prevent childhood obesity. About 200 mothers who plan to breastfeed…