BREASTFEEDING

This study looked at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, can help mothers who had a C-section breastfeed more successfully and reduce breast swelling. 116 mothers took part, with half receiving the massage and half getting standard care. The goal was to se…

This study looked at whether playing positive affirmations and music during a cesarean section can lower a mother's anxiety and improve breastfeeding. Researchers measured anxiety levels and breastfeeding-related hormones in 99 women. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-fre…

This study tested a childbirth preparation program that teaches progressive relaxation exercises to pregnant women. The goal was to see if these techniques could help women feel less pain during labor, influence their choice of delivery method, and improve their comfort with brea…

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 used VR headsets to watch calming nature videos before express…

This study looked at whether teaching pregnant women about carbon footprints could influence their breastfeeding choices. One hundred women between 18 and 35 years old took part. They completed surveys about their confidence in breastfeeding, their awareness of ecological footpri…

This study tested whether a teaching method called 'teach-back' helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and bond better with their babies. In the study, 102 new mothers either received standard breastfeeding education or education where they had to explain the infor…

This study tested whether sending text messages to new mothers could help them follow recommended infant care practices, like placing babies on their backs to sleep and breastfeeding. Over 2,100 pregnant women and new mothers participated. The goal was to see if mobile health tec…

This study looked at whether holding your baby skin-to-skin right after a C-section helps with breastfeeding, anxiety, bleeding, and baby health in the first day. 92 mothers and their newborns took part. Some had skin contact within 5 minutes, some within an hour, and some had st…

This study looked at whether a breastfeeding education class could help first-time parents feel more attached to their baby during pregnancy. 101 parents took part, with some receiving the class online. The researchers measured feelings of connection before and after the class to…

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

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and in their baby's gut. 70 mothers and their newborns took part. Researchers measured bacteria levels in milk and baby stool samples before a…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…

This study tested a home-based online peer support program for first-time mothers in Hong Kong who had low confidence in breastfeeding. 442 mothers participated to see if the program helped them breastfeed exclusively for longer compared to standard care. The goal was to improve …

This study looked at 168 pregnant or breastfeeding women with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or mania who were taking long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Researchers measured drug levels in the mother's blood, breastmilk, and the baby's blood to understand…

This study looked at whether letting a newborn instinctively crawl to the mother's breast right after birth helps with breastfeeding success and the mother's comfort. Researchers observed 80 first-time mothers and their healthy, full-term babies after vaginal delivery. The goal w…

This study looked at whether sustainable breastfeeding habits—like eating local, organic food and reducing waste—help new mothers bond with their babies. Researchers surveyed 100 first-time pregnant women about their eating, carbon footprint, mental health, social support, breast…

This study tested whether a smartphone app with breastfeeding counseling and motivational messages could help first-time moms breastfeed longer and face fewer problems. Sixty women in Turkey were split into two groups: one got the app plus standard care, the other got standard ca…

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 moms in their last trimester were split into two groups: one used the gamified app, the o…

This study surveyed 270 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months to see if their nutrition knowledge relates to their attitude about breastfeeding. Participants filled out questionnaires about their diet knowledge and feelings toward breastfeeding. The goal was to understand these con…

This study looked at whether hypnobreastfeeding education helps first-time mothers have fewer myths about breastfeeding, more positive expectations, and greater confidence. About 110 pregnant women took part, with half receiving the special education. The goal was to see if this …

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 helped them access care and resources for one year, or standard care. The goal was to see if the program improved thin…

This study looked at whether following a skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth helps reduce stress in newborns and improves breastfeeding. Researchers studied 190 mothers who gave birth vaginally. They measured stress levels and breastfeeding success using standard tools.