BREASTFEEDING

This study tests whether watching a short, AI-generated relaxing video can improve breastfeeding confidence, motivation, and effectiveness in first-time mothers. Forty-six women who give birth vaginally will be randomly assigned to either watch the video or receive standard care.…

This study tested whether playing recorded voices between mothers and their newborns in the NICU could improve attachment and breastfeeding. Sixty mothers and their babies with a breathing condition called transient tachypnea took part. Mothers heard their baby's sounds, and babi…

This study looked at whether a simple intervention to relieve breast tenderness in late pregnancy could improve breastfeeding, reduce breast engorgement, and lower stress for new mothers. Researchers followed 160 healthy pregnant women from 36 weeks onward. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a compassion-based counseling program for first-time mothers. 54 pregnant women were split into two groups: one received 6 counseling sessions focused on self-compassion and mindful breastfeeding, while the other got standard care. Researchers measured self-comp…

This study tested whether listening to positive affirmations along with classical music during a cesarean section could lower anxiety and improve breastfeeding. 99 women were split into three groups: one listened to affirmations with music, one listened to music only, and one had…

This study tested whether online home-based peer support helps first-time mothers with low breastfeeding confidence breastfeed longer and more exclusively. Over 400 mothers in Hong Kong received either standard care or up to three home visits from trained peer counselors. Researc…

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 tested whether a childbirth preparation program that includes progressive muscle relaxation exercises could help pregnant women with labor pain, their preferred delivery method, and breastfeeding comfort. Forty pregnant women participated, with one group receiving the …

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. Forty-four first-time mothers with babies in the NICU used a VR headset showing calming nature scenes and mu…

This study tested whether hypnobreastfeeding education—a relaxation-based teaching method—could help first-time mothers reduce breastfeeding myths, set more positive expectations, and feel more confident. Researchers divided 110 pregnant women into two groups: one received the ed…

This study tested whether an AI-powered role-play chatbot could help nursing students improve their breastfeeding counseling skills. 80 students were split into three groups: one practiced with an AI chatbot acting as a mother, one did peer role-play, and one received standard le…

This completed study tested a mindfulness-based breastfeeding program for 140 mothers who had a C-section. The program taught topics like breast anatomy, milk production, stress effects, and breastfeeding positions. Researchers measured breastfeeding awareness and attitudes using…

This study looked at whether teaching new mothers about breastfeeding through digital storytelling (short videos or narrated stories) helps them breastfeed more successfully and feel more confident. A total of 216 postpartum women took part, with half receiving digital storytelli…

This study tested a special bassinet designed to keep mother and baby together safely after birth. 160 new mothers used either the new Couplet Care bassinet or a standard one. Researchers surveyed mothers about sleep, breastfeeding, and satisfaction, and reviewed medical charts. …

This study tested whether telling NICU parents to be present at least 4 hours a day (instead of 'come as you can') improves outcomes. Researchers measured stress, breastfeeding, and how long babies stayed in the hospital. 191 families took part, and the goal was to see if a simpl…

This study tested community-based programs to help African American mothers in Mississippi continue breastfeeding for up to 12 months. The programs included education, lactation training, and support at work and daycare. Researchers tracked breastfeeding rates and infant health i…

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 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 holding a newborn skin-to-skin right after a C-section (within 5 minutes) or within the first hour helps with breastfeeding, reduces anxiety, and keeps mom and baby healthy. 92 mothers and their newborns took part. The results showed that early contact c…

This completed observational study followed 168 pregnant or breastfeeding women with schizophrenia, psychosis, or mania who were already taking long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Researchers measured drug levels in the mother's blood, breastmilk, and the baby's blood to under…

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 looked at whether giving a probiotic supplement (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and help establish healthy gut bacteria in their newborns. 70 mothers and their babies took part. The researchers measured bacteria…

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 looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women after childbirth. 405 women were assigned to either receive a navigator for one year or standard care. The goal was to see if the program improved things like attending checkups, getting birth contro…

This completed study surveyed 270 mothers with babies 0-6 months old to see if their attitudes about breastfeeding are related to their knowledge of nutrition. Researchers used two questionnaires to measure both factors. The goal was to better understand what influences breastfee…

This study tested whether a gamified digital education program could improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and infant feeding attitudes in pregnant women. 60 first-time mothers in their last trimester were randomly assigned to either the gamified training or standard hospital educa…

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 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 completed study tested whether teaching pregnant women about carbon footprints could improve breastfeeding. 100 women received poster-based education. Researchers measured breastfeeding confidence, eco-awareness, and stress levels. The goal was to see if environmental knowle…

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 whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) from diet soda pass into breast milk and then into a baby's blood. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank one diet soda, and researchers measured sweetener levels in their milk and blood o…

This study looked at whether online breastfeeding education can strengthen the emotional bond between first-time parents and their unborn baby. 101 parents took part, with some receiving the education and others not. Researchers measured attachment before and after the classes us…