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Filter by:The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of music therapy on breastfeeding rates among mothers of premature newborns. Hypothesis: Music therapy applied to mothers of premature newborns increases the rates of maternal breastfeeding at the time of the infant hospital discharge and at follow-up visits.
The purpose of this study is to determine whether counseling sessions on breastfeeding for adolescent mothers and their grandmothers in the maternity ward and at home are effective in to improve the exclusive and total breastfeeding rates during the first six month, as well as the convenient timing of supplementary feeding introduction.
Weight retention after pregnancy contributes to increasing rates of obesity. There is evidence that breastfeeding is accompanied from changes in fat mobilisation and fat mass, nevertheless there are no data on the effects of breastfeeding on appetite-regulation. This study aims to investigate the direct effect of breastfeeding on the systemic levels of appetite-regulating hormones: ghrelin and PYY. Blood samples will be obtained at five time points (before, during and after breastfeeding) in ten mothers of healthy infants who breastfeed on demand and in ten mothers of healthy infants who do not breastfeed. All mothers will be fasting since 4 hours. The results will bring information on a possible direct effect of breastfeeding on appetite-regulatory hormones.
Aims and Objectives Aim To determine the effect of delivery room Skin To Skin contact on breast feeding behavior of term neonates born by normal vaginal delivery at 36-48 hours. Objectives Primary objective To determine the effect of delivery room Skin To Skin contact on breast feeding behaviour of term neonates born by normal vaginal delivery, between 36-48 hours (as measured by Infant Breast Feeding Score) by video recording using a randomized controlled design. Secondary objectives To determine the effect of delivery room Skin to Skin contact on 1. Salivary cortisol at 6 hours as measured by electrochemiluminescence immunoassay (ECLIA) 2. Weight at 48 hours as measured by digital infant weighing scale. 3. Maternal perception of breast milk output, breast consistency, infant's feeding and activity at 36-48 hours as measured by a score graded as very satisfied, satisfied, acceptable and not satisfied. 4. Number and duration of feeding sessions till 48 hrs according to the mother as assessed at 48 hours 5. Breast feeding rates at 6 weeks measured at the time of vaccination at the time of visit to the hospital for the same or as asked by telephonic conversation. Hypothesis Infants receiving skin to skin contact when compared with neonates not receiving it, demonstrate better breast feeding behaviour.
The purpose of the current study is to investigate the effect of using cup feeding for preterm infants during NICU stay on breastfeeding outcomes after discharge. The following hypotheses are being tested: 1. Infants Fed by cup during NICU stay will have higher breastfeeding proportions than infants fed by bottle 2. Infants fed by cup during NICU stay will have higher breastfeeding behaviour score on the Preterm Infant Breastfeeding Behavior Scale than infants fed by bottle
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate an innovative telephone-based breastfeeding education and promotion intervention that will be implemented in a low-income, predominately Latina population. The trial will assess the impact of the intervention on duration of breastfeeding and exclusivity of breastfeeding at 1, 2, 3 and 6 months post-partum.
We will conduct a randomized, controlled trial of routine, pre-natal care practice-site based pre- and post-natal breastfeeding promotion interventions in low-income minority women, with stratification for maternal country of origin. Our primary outcome measure is breastfeeding duration and extent, i.e. "intensity." Our secondary outcomes measures are: a) infant weight, and b) participant/ provider experiences of the intervention. The Provider Approaches to Improved Rates of Infant Nutrition & Growth Study (PAIRINGS) trial randomizes women to a Prenatal Care Provider (PNC) + Lactation Consultant (LC) intervention, or Control group. The PNCs will use a brief, computer prompted protocol throughout pregnancy and at follow-up of maternal-infant dyads. The LC will meet women, one-on-one while pregnant, at daily hospital rounds, during well-infant care and (as needed) home visits. Post-partum interviews at 1,3 and 6 months will collect infant feeding data. Primary Outcomes (Hypotheses): Breastfeeding 1. Breastfeeding Intensity at 1,3, and 6 Months- There will be significant differences, by treatment group, in BF intensity. Intensity will be assessed via 7 day recall of the frequency of breastmilk feedings vs. other liquids and solids. 2. Exclusive Breastfeeding at 1,3, and 6 Months- There will be significant differences, by treatment group, in the rate of exclusive BF. Secondary Outcomes (Hypotheses): Infant Growth 3. Weight-for-Length, by Breastfeeding Intensity: There will be a significant association between BF intensity and weight-for-length z scores at 4,6,9, and 12 month well-child visits. 4. Weight Gain, by Breastfeeding Intensity: There will be a significant association between BF intensity and weight gain from the 4th -12th month of age. 5. Weight-for-Length, by Treatment Group: There will be a significant association between treatment group and weight-for-length z scores at 4,6,9, and 12 month well-child visits 6. Weight Gain, by Treatment Group: There will be a significant association between treatment group and weight gain from the 4th - 12th month of age.
This is a randomized, controlled, single-center, single-blind, 2x2 factorial design trial of routine provider, primary care-based interventions to increase breastfeeding intensity up to 6 months in low-income multiethnic women, with stratification for maternal country of birth. The Best Infant Nutrition for Good Outcomes (BINGO) trial will randomize women into one of four treatment groups: (a) Prenatal Care Provider (PNC); (b) Lactation Consultant (LC); (c) PNC + LC, or; (d) Control. Thus, the separate and synergistic effects of the interventions will be tested, compared to a Control standard of care. The intervention and design build upon our prior trial of an LC intervention alone. PNCs— certified nurse midwives and ob/gyns-- will use a brief, electronically prompted protocol with women in the PNC, and PNC + LC groups throughout pregnancy. An LC will arrange pre-natal one-on-one meetings, daily hospital, and home visits with women in the LC and PNC+LC groups. Descriptive data on infant health visits, and participant/provider experiences will be collected as secondary outcomes. Interviews at 1,3 and 6 months post-partum will collect infant feeding, and health visit data outside the medical center. Medical center visit data will be obtained from MIS data. Primary Outcomes (Hypotheses): Breastfeeding 1. Breastfeeding Intensity at 1,3, and 6 Months 2. Exclusive Breastfeeding at 1,3, and 6 Months Secondary Outcomes (Descriptive): Infant Health, and Participant/Provider Experience 3. To describe the frequency and timing of infant health visits for "breast-feeding sensitive" illnesses 4. To describe participant and provider (LC and PNC) experience of the interventions.
1. Evaluate the cultural appropriateness of an intervention protocol related to: a) motivational interviewing technique; b) stool, urine, and breast milk sample collection; and c) infant breastfeeding test weight procedure. 2. Compare Motivational Interviewing with an attention intervention (infant safety) on: a) breastfeeding self-efficacy, b) intended length of breastfeeding, and c) duration of breastfeeding. 3. Examine urine samples of infants for the presence of the inflammatory cytokine (LTE4) and evaluate fecal and breast milk samples of infants for human milk oligosaccharide levels.
To date, there is a paucity of research focusing on maternal breastfeeding goals, how these goals may change after an unexpected event such as a preterm birth, and how mothers of ill and preterm infants define breastfeeding success. No studies were identified that focused exclusively on the breastfeeding goals of mothers of hospitalized preterm infants The purpose of this study is to answer the following research questions: 1) What are the breastfeeding goals of mothers with preterm infants in the NICU? and 2) What are mothers' perceptions of facilitators and barriers to meeting their breastfeeding goals in the NICU?