BREASTFEEDING

This study looks at whether adding breath-based yoga to online breastfeeding education can help first-time mothers feel less anxious, more confident about breastfeeding, and less worried about not having enough milk. About 90 new mothers who had a normal vaginal delivery will tak…

This study compares hypnobreastfeeding—a method using relaxation and guided imagery—to standard prenatal education for first-time mothers. The goal is to see if hypnobreastfeeding boosts confidence, helps mothers adapt to breastfeeding, and reduces worries about low milk supply. …

This study looks at whether telehealth counseling can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and lower their risk of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or extra video/phone support. Researchers will track breastfeeding…

This study tests whether applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal cracked nipples, reduce pain, and improve breastfeeding success. Fifty-one breastfeeding mothers with nipple cracks will be randomly assigned to receive oxygen therapy, LED light therapy, or stand…

This study looks at whether having both the father and mother hold their newborn skin-to-skin after a C-section helps with breastfeeding and parent-baby bonding. Sixty families will be split into two groups: one gets this special contact, the other gets standard care. Researchers…

This study tests whether a special form of folic acid (5-MTHF) is safe and beneficial for breastfeeding mothers and their infants. 36 mother-baby pairs will receive either the supplement or a placebo for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure nutrients in breast milk and blood, and ch…

This study tests whether giving breastfeeding mothers a daily iodine-containing multivitamin for 6 months improves their babies' brain development and thyroid health. Researchers will compare 600 mothers and infants in Ethiopia who receive the supplement or standard care. The goa…

This study will see if a special action plan, based on respectful maternity care, can make postpartum care better for mothers and their newborns. Nurses and midwives will get training on respectful, evidence-based care. Then, the study will compare the experiences and health outc…