Prenatal Interventions to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding
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Conditions studied: Breastfeeding, Intention, Health Behavior
In brief
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding through age 6 months is the optimal infant feeding method due to lifesaving benefits for children and mothers (AAP, others). Exclusive breastfeeding in-hospital is critical because in-hospital formula supplementation doubles risk of non-exclusive breastfeeding at 30-60 days (Chantry et al, 2014). While breastfeeding initiation rates have increased at our inner-city Baby Friendly - designated maternity hospital, exclusive breastfeeding lags. CDC mPINC data (maternity practices in infant nutrition and care, 2015) demonstrate this is a national problem, with \>50% of surveyed hospitals endorsing supplementation of "10-49%" of breastfed infants. Study Objective: The study objective is to evaluate acceptance/satisfaction of 2 prenatal interventions (breastfeeding champion and positive messaging) and to determine if these affect exclusive breastfeeding intention and practice. Methods: In this prospective intervention study with follow-up chart review, we will pilot two 5-minute-long iPad-based interventions for 1 month each in obstetrical clinics, following a required 28-week obstetrical visit breastfeeding education. All expectant mothers (including 14-17 year olds with guardian) are eligible. Outcomes are acceptance (enrollment rate), satisfaction (Likert-based), impact on exclusive breastfeeding intention (pre/post query) and secondarily impact on exclusive breastfeeding in-hospital and at 2 weeks.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03107715
- Run by
- Lydia Furman
- People needed
- 243
- Starts
- 2017-05-08
- Expected to finish
- 2018-08-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2020-06-23
Who can join
Age: 14 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Expectant women receiving prenatal care at UH MacDonald Women's Health Clinic or MAC1200 CLinic
- Completed required breastfeeding education presented at or before 28 weeks of gestation
- Age 14 - 17 years must have guardian/parent present who consents to teen participation, and teen must then assent to participation
- Ages 18 years and older must consent to participate
You may not qualify if…
- Medical indication for use of formula only after delivery including HIV+ or will require chemotherapy treatment
Where it is running
- University Hospital MacDonald Women's Hospital — Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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