BREASTFEEDING

This study tested whether a childbirth class that includes progressive relaxation exercises can help pregnant women feel less pain during labor, influence their birth choices, and improve breastfeeding comfort. 40 pregnant women took part, with one group receiving a special bookl…

This study looked at whether holding a newborn skin-to-skin right after a C-section (within 5 minutes) or within the first hour helps with breastfeeding, anxiety, bleeding, and the baby's health. Researchers studied 92 mothers and their newborns. The goal was to see if early cont…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) for relaxation helps mothers of premature babies produce more breast milk and feel more confident about breastfeeding. Forty-four first-time mothers with babies in the NICU used VR headsets to watch calming nature videos and li…

This study looked at whether Oketani massage, a gentle breast massage technique, can improve breastfeeding success and reduce breast engorgement in mothers who gave birth by cesarean section. 116 new mothers took part, with half receiving the massage and half getting standard car…

This study tested whether playing positive affirmations and music during a cesarean section can lower a mother's anxiety and improve breastfeeding. 99 pregnant women scheduled for a planned C-section took part. Researchers measured anxiety levels and checked breastfeeding-related…

This study looked at whether giving a probiotic (Lactobacillus reuteri) to nursing mothers could change the bacteria in their breast milk and in their baby's gut. Seventy mothers and their newborns took part. Half the mothers received the probiotic drops daily for 30 days, while …

This study looked at whether an online home-based peer support program could help first-time mothers with low breastfeeding confidence breastfeed longer and more exclusively. Over 400 new moms in Hong Kong took part, with some receiving the peer support and others getting standar…

This study tested whether a fun, game-like app could help first-time moms feel more confident about breastfeeding and have better attitudes toward infant feeding. Sixty pregnant women in their last trimester were split into two groups: one used the gamified app, the other got sta…

This study looked at whether two common low-calorie sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame-potassium) pass from a mother's diet drink into her breast milk and then into her baby's blood. 82 breastfeeding mothers drank a diet beverage, and researchers measured sweetener levels in th…

This study looked at how sustainable eating and eco-friendly habits during breastfeeding affect the bond between mother and baby. Researchers surveyed 100 first-time pregnant women about their diet, carbon footprint, mental health, social support, breastfeeding confidence, and po…

This study looked at whether hypnobreastfeeding education—a mix of hypnosis and breastfeeding teaching—helps first-time mothers have fewer myths and more positive expectations about breastfeeding. 110 pregnant women took part, with half receiving the special education. The goal w…

This study looked at 80 first-time mothers and their healthy, full-term babies to see if letting newborns instinctively crawl to the breast right after birth improves breastfeeding. Researchers measured the mothers' comfort and confidence in breastfeeding. The goal was to underst…

This study followed 168 pregnant or breastfeeding women with serious mental health conditions like schizophrenia or mania who were already taking long-acting injectable antipsychotics. Researchers measured drug levels in the mother's blood, breastmilk, and the baby's blood to und…

This study tested whether a smartphone app providing breastfeeding counselling and motivational messages could help first-time mothers breastfeed longer and face fewer problems. Sixty women in Turkey were split into two groups: one received the app-based support, the other got st…

This study looked at whether a patient navigation program helps low-income women stay healthy after giving birth. Over 400 women were assigned to either get a navigator or standard care. The navigator helped with things like doctor visits, breastfeeding, birth control, and mental…

This study looked at whether following a specific skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth helps reduce newborn stress and improve breastfeeding. Researchers studied 190 mothers who gave birth vaginally. They measured stress levels in babies and how well breastfeeding went usin…

This study looked at whether teaching pregnant women about carbon footprints could improve their breastfeeding habits. About 100 women took part, and researchers measured their confidence in breastfeeding, awareness of environmental impact, and sustainable eating behaviors. The g…

This study looked at 270 mothers with babies 0-6 months old to see if their knowledge about nutrition was connected to how they felt about breastfeeding. The mothers filled out surveys about their nutrition knowledge and their breastfeeding attitudes. The goal was to understand t…

This study tested whether sending text messages to new mothers could help them follow recommended infant care practices, like placing babies on their backs to sleep and breastfeeding. Over 2,100 pregnant women and new mothers participated. The goal was to see if mobile health tec…

This study tested whether a teaching method called 'teach-back' helps first-time mothers breastfeed more successfully and bond better with their babies. In the study, 102 new mothers either received standard breastfeeding education or education where they had to explain the infor…

This study looked at whether a breastfeeding education class could help first-time parents feel more attached to their baby during pregnancy. 101 parents took part, with some receiving the class online. The researchers measured feelings of connection before and after the class to…

This study followed 461 children ages 6-8 whose mothers took a special nutritional drink before and during pregnancy. Researchers measured the children's growth, body composition, thinking skills, and metabolism to understand how parents' diet and lifestyle early on influence lon…