BREASTFEEDING

This study tests whether structured skin-to-skin contact with the baby, plus lavender aromatherapy for the mother, can lower stress and improve breastfeeding after an elective C-section. 150 mothers will be split into three groups: routine care, skin-to-skin only, or skin-to-skin…

This study tests whether applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal nipple cracks in breastfeeding mothers. About 51 mothers with cracked nipples will be split into three groups: one gets oxygen, one gets LED light, and one gets standard care. The goal is to see i…

This study looks at whether adding breath-based yoga to online breastfeeding education helps first-time mothers feel less anxious, more confident in breastfeeding, and less worried about not having enough milk. About 90 new mothers will take part, with some getting education plus…

This study tests whether a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding success in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will either get the digital program or standard care. The goal is to see if extra support through phon…

This study looks at three simple methods—breastfeeding, using a stress ball, or wearing virtual reality goggles—to help first-time mothers feel less pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair (stitching) after giving birth. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to one of these…

This study tests whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully. Researchers will measure how well babies latch, how comfortable moms feel, and overall breastfeeding confidence. The study involves 100 women who ha…

This study will compare hypnobreastfeeding—a method using relaxation, guided imagery, and affirmations—to standard prenatal breastfeeding education. Researchers will enroll 111 first-time mothers between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy to see if the hypnosis-based approach improves …

This study tests whether giving breastfeeding mothers a daily iodine-containing multivitamin for 6 months helps their babies' brains and thyroid health. Researchers will compare babies' brain activity and development between moms who get the supplement and those who receive stand…

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…

This study tests whether a daily 5-MTHF supplement (a form of folate) is safe and beneficial for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Thirty-six mother-infant pairs will receive either the supplement or a placebo for six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in breast milk c…

This study looks at whether having both the father and mother hold their newborn skin-to-skin after a C-section helps with breastfeeding and parent-baby bonding. About 60 families will take part, with one group getting this special contact and the other getting standard care. Res…

This study looks at whether video or phone calls with a breastfeeding counselor can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or extra telehealth support. The …

This study looks at how five common tuberculosis drugs move into breast milk after a single dose. Sixty healthy breastfeeding women in Indonesia will each receive one drug, and researchers will measure drug levels in their blood and milk. The goal is to gather safety data so that…

This study tests whether a nurse navigation program, starting at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy and continuing until 6 months after birth, can improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation in first-time mothers. 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the program or standar…

This study will test whether training nurses and midwives in respectful maternity care and using a structured action plan can improve outcomes for mothers and newborns after birth. Researchers will compare women who receive standard care with those who receive care after the trai…