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Impact of Lactation Antenatal Teaching by Clinicians and Healthcare Providers
Sponsor: Loma Linda University
Summary
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.
Official title: Impact of Lactation Antenatal Teaching by Clinicians and Healthcare Providers: Randomized Control Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
196
Start Date
2026-06-16
Completion Date
2028-06
Last Updated
2026-06-23
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Breastfeeding Education
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.
Locations (1)
Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Offices
Loma Linda, California, United States