BREASTFEEDING

This study tested a home-based online peer support program for first-time mothers in Hong Kong who had low confidence in breastfeeding. 442 mothers participated, receiving either standard care or extra support from trained peers. The goal was to see if the program helped them bre…

This study tested whether a childbirth class that includes progressive relaxation exercises (like tensing and releasing muscles) can help pregnant women feel less pain during labor, influence their choice of vaginal or C-section birth, and make breastfeeding more comfortable. For…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 44 first-time moms with babies in the NICU either watched calming VR nature videos before pumping or receive…

This study looked at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, could improve breastfeeding success and reduce breast engorgement (painful fullness) in mothers who delivered by cesarean section. Researchers compared 58 mothers who received the massage to 58 who d…

This study involved 100 first-time pregnant women to explore how sustainable eating and low-carbon habits relate to breastfeeding success and mother-baby bonding. Participants completed surveys on their diet, carbon footprint, mental health, social support, breastfeeding confiden…

This study follows 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers want to see how parents' diet, lifestyle, and health before birth affect children's growth, thinking skills, and overall well-being. The goal is to und…

This study looked at whether hypnobreastfeeding education—a mix of hypnosis and breastfeeding teaching—helps first-time mothers have more realistic expectations and feel more confident about breastfeeding. 110 pregnant women took part, with half receiving the special training. Th…

This study tested whether giving a probiotic (L. reuteri) to breastfeeding mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and their baby's gut. Researchers enrolled 70 mothers and their newborns, giving half the mothers the probiotic and half nothing. They measured bacter…

This study tested whether a smartphone app that provides breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and feel more confident. Sixty women who had just given birth took part. The app group was compared to those receiving standa…

This study examined the connection between how much mothers know about nutrition and their feelings about breastfeeding. Researchers surveyed 270 mothers with babies aged 0-6 months. The goal was to see if better nutrition knowledge leads to more positive breastfeeding attitudes.

This study looked at whether a breastfeeding education class could help first-time parents bond with their baby during pregnancy. 101 parents took part, with some receiving the class online and others not. Researchers measured feelings of attachment before and after the class to …

This study looked at whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) pass from a mother's diet into her breast milk and then into her baby's blood. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank a diet beverage, and researchers measured sweetener levels in their mi…