Peer support boosts breastfeeding in preterm infants, study finds

NCT ID NCT03156946

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Hospices Civils de Lyon Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Nov 21, 2025 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 25 times

Summary

This study tested whether trained peer counselors—mothers who previously breastfed a preterm baby—could help new mothers of preterm infants breastfeed longer. About 1,774 families in European NICUs took part. The program included weekly face-to-face support during hospital stay and phone support after discharge. The goal was to see if this approach improves breastfeeding rates and health outcomes.

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Locations

CH Lyon Sud

Pierre-Bénite, France
CHC Clinique St-Vincent

Rocourt, Belgium
CHU de Grenoble

Grenoble, France
CHU site Félix Guyon

Saint-Denis, Réunion, 97400, France
CHU vaudois

Lausanne, Switzerland
Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant

Bron, France
Hôpital Nord Ouest - Villefranche

Gleizé, France
Hôpital des Enfants

Toulouse, France

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INFANT, PREMATURE