BREASTFEEDING

This study tests whether giving pasteurized donor human milk to babies born to mothers with diabetes during the first five days of life can reduce the number of infants needing hospital care for low blood sugar. About 1,444 full-term newborns will be randomly assigned to receive …

This study tests if actively warming mothers during and after a C-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 receive either a warming bed or standard ca…

This study tests whether a vaginal estrogen cream can improve sexual function in breastfeeding women who are 6 weeks to 6 months postpartum. About 100 sexually active women who had a full-term birth and plan to breastfeed will use the cream or not. The goal is to see if the cream…

This study tests whether mindfulness-based stress reduction training can help pregnant teenagers and their partners feel less afraid of childbirth, strengthen parent-baby bonding, and improve breastfeeding success. About 54 teen couples will be randomly assigned to either the min…

This study looks at whether placing a newborn baby skin-to-skin on the mother's chest right after birth helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and feel more confident as a mom. About 112 mothers will take part, with half receiving this special kangaroo care and the…

This study tests whether private Facebook groups can help pregnant women and new parents follow safe sleep guidelines and breastfeed longer. Researchers will enroll 3,000 WIC participants across the U.S. to see if online education and community support reduce racial differences i…

This study explores how severe sleep deprivation in the first two days after childbirth impacts a mother's motivation to breastfeed and how well breastfeeding goes. Researchers will follow 167 new mothers, measuring their sleep quality, breastfeeding drive, and feeding success us…

This study looks for toxins from moldy grains and nuts in breastmilk. Researchers will test milk from 150 women and track their babies' development. The goal is to see if these toxins can affect infant health.

This study looks at whether mothers who believe common myths about breastfeeding are less motivated to breastfeed. Researchers will survey 191 mothers with infants aged 0-6 months to measure their beliefs and motivation. The goal is to understand how false ideas, like "colostrum …

This study looks at whether a program that pairs new mothers facing severe poverty with trained volunteer moms can help them breastfeed. About 50 mothers at a French hospital will get support from a peer mentor. The goal is to see if the program is practical and well-received, no…

This study looks at how exercise during and after pregnancy changes breast milk and whether those changes affect a baby's growth and risk of obesity. Researchers will measure breast milk composition and infant body fat in 200 mothers and their babies. The goal is to learn how phy…

This study tests if a culturally-tailored mobile app with education and support groups can improve health for 2100 new mothers in India. The app provides information and social support to supplement standard care. Researchers will measure breastfeeding rates, postpartum depressio…

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 for 4 weeks. Researchers will track how often PDHM is used and ask careg…

This study monitors the health of women who took the heart medication mavacamten during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, along with their babies. Researchers will track pregnancy complications, birth outcomes, and infant development through the first year of life. The goal is to…

This study looks at whether adding a breastfeeding peer counselor to standard care helps Black and Hispanic/Latine families breastfeed longer. About 990 pregnant people will take part. Researchers will compare breastfeeding rates between those who get the extra support and those …

This study looks at whether hand expressing breast milk during late pregnancy can help women with excess weight start and continue breastfeeding longer. It also examines how a mother's diet affects her milk's makeup and her baby's growth. About 240 pregnant women will take part, …

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

This study tests whether a short, structured breastfeeding education for fathers right after birth improves how much support dads provide and how long moms exclusively breastfeed. About 240 fathers of healthy newborns will be randomly assigned to receive the education or standard…

This study looks at how mothers with HIV in the United States decide to feed their babies, whether by breastfeeding or formula. Researchers will interview and survey about 1,150 mothers and their families to understand the medical, social, and personal factors behind these choice…

This study looks at whether pumping breast milk more often (every 2 hours vs every 3 hours) helps mothers of preterm babies produce more milk. About 70 mothers will be assigned to one of two pumping schedules and record their daily milk volume for the first 28 days after birth. T…

This study follows 500 first-time mothers to understand how depression during pregnancy and after childbirth relates to how they feed their infants. Participants complete questionnaires four times from late pregnancy until six months after birth. The goal is to uncover patterns t…

This study looks at how early childhood experiences—like stress, social factors, and breastfeeding—affect the health of children with sickle cell disease. Researchers will enroll 20 mothers and their infants in Birmingham, Alabama. The goal is to learn whether a community-based b…