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 a program that encourages and supports breastfeeding can help women who quit smoking during pregnancy stay smoke-free after giving birth. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either breastfeeding promotion (including education, counseling, suppor…

This study tests whether giving breastfeeding education via podcast to mothers of preterm babies in the NICU improves their breastfeeding success, awareness, motivation, and confidence. Fifty-six mothers will be randomly assigned to receive the podcast or standard care. The goal …

This study tests whether early kangaroo mother care (skin-to-skin contact) helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and feel more confident as moms. About 112 mothers who had a vaginal birth will be randomly assigned to receive either standard care or extra kangaroo …

This study tests whether teaching new mothers how to do acupressure on themselves can help them breastfeed exclusively for longer. 360 mothers will either get standard care or also learn acupressure within 48 hours after giving birth. Researchers will track breastfeeding rates at…

This study tests whether a 4-week mindfulness training program can reduce fear of childbirth and improve bonding and breastfeeding success in pregnant teenagers and their partners. 54 couples will be randomly assigned to either the training or standard care. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether a vaginal estrogen cream (Imvexxy) can improve sexual function in breastfeeding women who are 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum. About 100 participants will either use the estrogen cream or a placebo-like vitamin E suppository for 12 weeks. The goal is to se…

This study looks at whether actively warming mothers during and after a cesarean section can improve breastfeeding success, comfort, and how much milk they feel they have. About 68 first-time mothers having planned C-sections will either receive warming or standard care. The goal…

This observational study looks at 420 pregnant women to see if physical fitness tests (like hand grip and chair stands) and emotional surveys (about fear and confidence) can predict whether a birth will be natural or require medical help. It also checks if these factors affect br…

This study looks at whether using a smartphone while breastfeeding affects how long mothers continue to breastfeed. Researchers will follow 300 mothers who gave birth at Amiens University Hospital, checking in at 2, 3, 4, and 6 months after birth. The goal is to see if distractio…

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 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 women with HIV in the United States decide to feed their babies, whether by breastfeeding or formula. Researchers will interview mothers and track their choices and health outcomes. The goal is to fill gaps in knowledge and create a national registry to be…

This study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first 48 hours after childbirth impacts a mother's motivation to breastfeed and her breastfeeding success. Researchers will track 167 new mothers, including those who had C-sections, using surveys and feeding assessments. Th…

This study looks at whether pumping breast milk every 2 hours instead of every 3 hours helps mothers of preterm babies produce more milk. 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 go…

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. The study will follow 200 mothers and th…

This study looks at how early childhood experiences—like breastfeeding, stress, and social factors—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 epis…

This study tests whether a short, face-to-face education session for fathers right after birth can improve how they support breastfeeding. Researchers will enroll 240 fathers of healthy newborns and compare those who get the session to those who receive routine care. They will me…

This study looks at how prescription and over-the-counter medicines taken by breastfeeding mothers get into their breast milk and whether they might affect their babies. Researchers will collect milk and urine samples from 250 women and ask about infant symptoms. The goal is to p…

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 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 is testing whether teaching women with excess weight to hand express colostrum during late pregnancy can improve breastfeeding initiation and duration. It also examines how a mother's diet affects her breast milk composition and her baby's growth. About 240 pregnant wo…

This study tests whether adding trained peer counselors who have breastfed themselves can help Black and Hispanic families breastfeed longer and more exclusively. About 990 pregnant people will be enrolled. The goal is to reduce known disparities in breastfeeding rates.

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 observational study follows 500 first-time mothers to understand how depression during pregnancy and after childbirth influences how they feed their babies. Participants fill out questionnaires four times from 24 weeks of pregnancy until 6 months after birth. The study track…

This observational study is looking at the safety of the heart medication mavacamten when taken during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Researchers will follow about 20 people who have taken at least one dose of mavacamten during pregnancy or breastfeeding, tracking outcomes for…

This study looks at whether believing common breastfeeding myths (like 'colostrum should be thrown away') lowers a mother's motivation to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal is to understand this link so that future support can be…