Screen time may shorten breastfeeding, study suggests
NCT ID NCT05916079
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a smartphone while breastfeeding affects how long mothers continue to breastfeed. Researchers will follow 300 mothers who gave birth at Amiens University Hospital, checking in at 2, 3, 4, and 6 months after birth. The goal is to see if distraction from phones plays a role in breastfeeding success.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If smartphone distraction is linked to shorter breastfeeding, this could lead to simple guidelines to help mothers breastfeed longer.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors like work or support may also play a role.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Amiens University Hospital
RECRUITINGAmiens, Picardie, 80054, France
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