Dads on the phone: new study tests Father-Inclusive breastfeeding support
NCT ID NCT05109988
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving fathers and mothers weekly telephone counseling on breastfeeding could increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and improve parent-infant bonding. Over 600 new parents in Hong Kong took part, receiving four 20-30 minute sessions in the first month after birth. The goal was to see if involving fathers in this way leads to longer and more exclusive breastfeeding and better mental health for parents.
What this could mean
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Active substance
telephone counseling sessions on breastfeeding for mothers and fathers
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a simple, low-cost way to boost breastfeeding rates and support new parents.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, so results are already known. The intervention is behavioral and may not work for all families or cultures.
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Locations
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Ngai Fei Wan
Hong Kong, Hong Kong