Breastfeeding Continuation Clinical Trial
Official title:
Early Use of Mother's Own Raw Milk, Maternal Satisfaction, and Breastfeeding Continuation in Hospitalised Neonates: A Prospective Cohort Study
BACKGROUND:
Despite the critical importance of breast milk for preterm and sick neonates, there is no
consensus regarding the use of raw mother's own milk (MOM) in neonatal units.
OBJECTIVES:
This study aimed to describe the use of raw MOM in hospitalised neonates before day 7 (early
use), and to investigate: (i) related factors, (ii) maternal satisfaction, and (iii) the
association with breastfeeding continuation.
METHODS:
This prospective cohort included 516 neonates intended to be breastfed in 2 French neonatal
units. Neonates receiving raw MOM before day 7 were compared to those who did not. The
association between early use of MOM and breastfeeding continuation at hospital discharge,
and up to 6 months later, was measured by logistic regression.
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