Friendly home visits may boost breastfeeding success for new moms
NCT ID NCT04621266
First seen Feb 22, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study tested whether online home-based peer support helps first-time mothers with low breastfeeding confidence breastfeed longer and more exclusively. Over 400 mothers in Hong Kong received either standard care or up to three home visits from trained peer counselors. Researchers tracked breastfeeding rates at 1, 2, 4, and 6 months after birth, along with maternal confidence and depression symptoms.
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Locations
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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Queen Mary Hospital
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
What this could mean
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Active substance
Online home-based peer support (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could help new mothers breastfeed longer and more exclusively, improving infant nutrition and maternal well-being.
What could go wrong
This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all mothers or settings. The program relies on peer counselors, so effectiveness can vary.
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