BREASTFEEDING

This study looks at whether actively warming mothers during and after a cesarean section can improve breastfeeding success, comfort, and feelings of having enough milk. About 68 first-time mothers having planned C-sections will be randomly assigned to either receive warming or st…

This study looks at how exercise and physical activity during and after pregnancy change the makeup of breast milk. Researchers want to see if these changes affect how babies use energy and grow, which could help prevent childhood obesity. The study will follow 200 mothers and th…

This study tests whether a mobile app with health education and support groups can improve the health of new mothers and their babies. Researchers will enroll 2,100 pregnant women in India and track outcomes like breastfeeding, depression, and family planning. The goal is to see …

This study looks at how mothers with HIV in the United States decide whether to breastfeed, and what happens when they do. Researchers will interview and follow about 1,150 mothers and their babies to understand the medical, social, and personal factors behind these choices. The …

This study tests whether pasteurized donor human milk (PDHM) is a practical feeding option for infants exposed to HIV. Ten caregivers in Saskatchewan will try PDHM as a supplement to breastfeeding or formula and report any challenges. The goal is to learn if donor milk can be off…

This study monitors the health of pregnant or breastfeeding women who have taken mavacamten, a heart medication, and their babies. It aims to understand any effects on pregnancy, birth, and infant development. About 20 participants will be followed, and no additional treatments a…

This study looks for natural toxins called mycotoxins in breastmilk. These toxins come from mold that can grow on grains, nuts, and dry foods. Researchers want to see if these toxins are present and if they affect a baby's growth and development in the first months of life. About…

This study looks at whether hand expressing breast milk during pregnancy and following a special diet after birth can help women with excess weight breastfeed longer and more successfully. Researchers will track milk composition, breastfeeding start and duration, and baby growth …

This study looks at how medicines taken by breastfeeding women get into their breast milk and whether they might affect the baby. Researchers will collect milk and urine samples from 250 women already using prescription or over-the-counter drugs. The goal is to provide better saf…