BREAST FEEDING

This study tests whether adding special sugars found in breast milk (called human milk oligosaccharides) to the diet of HIV-exposed but uninfected infants can reduce infections and improve growth. About 140 babies will receive either the supplement or a placebo from 4 to 24 weeks…

This study looks at whether long-acting HIV prevention shots (CAB-LA) are safe and work well for breastfeeding mothers after childbirth. About 500 new mothers in Botswana who are at high risk for HIV will get the shots and be followed for 24 months. Researchers will check how man…

This study aimed to see if using a soft baby carrier (babywearing) could help prevent postpartum depression and increase breastfeeding among Black parents. It was designed for pregnant people already in a home visiting program. However, the study was withdrawn before any particip…

This study looks at tongue-tie in newborns and how it affects breastfeeding. Researchers will check babies' mouths and test treatments to see if they make feeding easier. About 300 infants will take part, with follow-ups over several years.

This study looks at how the bacteria living in a mother's gut during pregnancy, along with her nutrition, can affect her baby's growth and health. Researchers are following 800 young pregnant women (28 and under) in Toronto and their babies for a year after birth. They collect st…