BREASTFEEDING

This study compares hypnobreastfeeding—a method using relaxation and guided imagery—to standard breastfeeding education. Researchers will enroll 111 first-time mothers to see if the hypnosis-based approach boosts confidence, eases anxiety, and helps mothers feel they have enough …

This study looks at three simple methods—breastfeeding, using a stress ball, or wearing virtual reality goggles—to help first-time mothers feel less pain and anxiety during episiotomy repair (stitching) after giving birth. About 120 women will be randomly assigned to one of these…

This study looks at whether adding breath-based yoga to online breastfeeding education helps first-time mothers feel less anxious, more confident in breastfeeding, and less worried about not having enough milk. About 90 new mothers will take part, with some getting education plus…

This study tests whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully. Researchers will measure how well babies latch, how comfortable moms feel, and overall breastfeeding confidence. The study involves 100 women who ha…

This study tests whether watching a short, AI-generated relaxing video can help first-time mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. 46 women who give birth vaginally will either watch the video or receive standard care. The video uses calming abstract images and s…

This study looks at whether holding your baby skin-to-skin right after a planned C-section, along with smelling lavender, can lower stress and help with breastfeeding. About 150 mothers will be split into three groups: standard care, skin-to-skin contact, or skin-to-skin plus lav…

This study tests whether applying topical oxygen or LED light therapy can help heal cracked nipples in breastfeeding mothers. About 51 mothers with nipple cracks will receive either oxygen, LED light, or standard care. The goal is to see if these treatments reduce pain and improv…

This study tests whether a midwife-led digital follow-up program can reduce postpartum depression and improve breastfeeding success in women who had a C-section. About 104 women will either get the digital program or standard care. The goal is to see if extra support through phon…

This study tests whether a nurse navigation program, starting at 28-32 weeks of pregnancy and continuing until 6 months after birth, can improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and motivation in first-time mothers. 100 women will be randomly assigned to receive the program or standar…

This study will measure how much of five common tuberculosis drugs pass into breast milk after a single dose. Sixty healthy breastfeeding women in Indonesia will each receive one drug, and researchers will track drug levels in their blood and milk. The goal is to gather data that…

This study will train nurses and midwives in respectful maternity care, then see if that improves outcomes for 500 new mothers and their babies. Researchers will compare women who received standard care to those cared for after the training. They will measure things like satisfac…

This study tests whether giving breastfeeding mothers a daily iodine-containing multivitamin for 6 months helps their babies' brains and thyroid health. Researchers will compare babies' brain activity and development between moms who get the supplement and those who receive stand…

This study in Côte d'Ivoire tests whether giving mothers a cash reward for breastfeeding until their child is 24 months old increases breastfeeding rates and improves child and maternal health. About 1,040 mothers will either receive the cash incentive or just educational materia…

This study looks at 420 pregnant women to see if simple physical tests (like hand grip and standing up from a chair) and questions about fear and confidence can help predict whether a birth will be natural or need medical help. It also checks if these factors affect breastfeeding…

This study looks at whether giving breastfeeding mothers a special form of folate (5-MTHF) for 6 weeks is safe and beneficial. Researchers will check the mothers' and babies' health, including nutrients in breast milk, blood markers, and the mother's mood. The goal is to learn mo…

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. About 60 families will take part, with one group getting this special contact and the other getting standard care. Res…

This study looks at whether video or phone calls with a breastfeeding counselor can help first-time mothers breastfeed longer, feel more confident, and have fewer symptoms of postpartum depression. About 100 new moms will either get standard care or extra telehealth support. The …