Texting moms boosts safe sleep and breastfeeding

NCT ID NCT04387552

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

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 technology can improve adherence to safe sleep and breastfeeding guidelines.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Boston University Medical Campus

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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