Impact of Lactation Antenatal Teaching by Clinicians and Healthcare Providers

Part of paid clinical trials in Loma Linda, California.

Sponsor
Loma Linda University
Study ID
NCT07560553
Status
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Conditions

  • Breast Feeding, Exclusive
  • Pregnancy Related

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
FEMALE
Age
18 Years - 45 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Accepted

Interventions

  • Breastfeeding Education — BEHAVIORAL
    First meeting will include a pre-test and will go over risks, benefits, and goals for breastfeeding for the mother, baby and family. Second meeting will go over barriers to breastfeeding and the difference between formula and breastmilk. Third visit will include a post-test and go over misconceptions of breastfeeding and the optimal frequency to breastfeed their newborn. Appropriate flyers will be administered at each visit. Congratulatory \& supportive text at birth and 6-week follow up survey will also be administered.

Study Details

The purpose of this study is to increase the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at 6 weeks postpartum in the Inland Empire by addressing inadequate antenatal breastfeeding education for patients.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 30, 2026
Status verified
Apr 2026
Primary completion
Apr 30, 2028
Completion
Apr 30, 2028

Study Design

Enrollment
196 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • Experimental: Breastfeeding Education
    Participants receive 3 prenatal breastfeeding education interventions during antenatal visits. 6-week postpartum survey will be administered.
  • No Intervention: Placebo
    Participants receive no extra breastfeeding education during antenatal visits. 6-week postpartum survey will be administered.

Primary Outcome Measure

Prevalence of Exclusive Breastfeeding at 6 Weeks Postpartum. [ Time Frame: Change between baseline (time of newborn's first feeding) and 6 week post-partum visit. ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical OfficesLoma LindaCalifornia92354-3619
Elaine Hart, M.D.
[email protected]
909-558-2806

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