BREASTFEEDING

This study tests whether a smartphone-based support system can help first-time mothers in Hong Kong breastfeed exclusively for longer. About 518 mothers will receive either the app-based support or standard care. The goal is to see if real-time, personalized help improves breastf…

This study follows 348 infants from birth to age 4 to see how tongue-tie (a tight piece of skin under the tongue) affects breastfeeding, feeding, and speech. Researchers will measure tongue movement and compare different ways to diagnose the condition. The goal is to provide clea…

This study looks at how tuberculosis (TB) medications travel through a mother's body, into her breastmilk, and to her nursing baby. Researchers will take blood and milk samples from 20 mothers and small blood samples from their infants at several time points after a dose. The goa…

This Mayo Clinic study looks at how a mother's stress, mood, sleep, and diet might affect levels of melatonin and an immune protein called sIgA in her breast milk. Researchers will follow 120 new mothers who are breastfeeding. The goal is to better understand these connections, n…

This study reviews the feeding skills of 100 infants discharged from a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). Researchers want to know if an infant's ability to eat a full amount by mouth means they have fully developed feeding skills. They use a special tool called the SMART Tool …

This study tests a program to help more women breastfeed for four to six months, especially those at risk of stopping early. About 5,010 families in Denmark took part. The goal is to improve mother and infant health and reduce social inequalities.

This study tests a special education program for first-time mothers that combines hypnosis techniques with breastfeeding information. The goal is to see if it helps mothers feel more confident and motivated to breastfeed. About 80 healthy pregnant women will take part, and resear…