Effects of a lifestyle change on breastfeeding and infant growth after pregnancy
Official title: Impact of a Postpartum Lifestyle Intervention on Lactation outcomes, Breastmilk Composition and Infant Growth
Funded at Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island · NIH-11018673 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how a special program that helps new moms who are overweight or obese eat better and exercise can improve their breastfeeding experience and the quality of their breastmilk, so they can support their baby's growth and health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project start | September 20, 2022 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $174,220 |
| NIH project number | 7R21HD108571-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11018673 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women who are overweight or obese and are planning to become pregnant within the next two years.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not overweight or obese or those who are not planning a subsequent pregnancy may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how a structured lifestyle intervention, focusing on diet and exercise, can improve breastfeeding outcomes and the nutritional quality of breastmilk in women who are overweight or obese after childbirth. Participants will be recruited three months postpartum and will either follow a closely supervised lifestyle program or receive standard care. The study aims to understand how these changes can positively affect both the mother's health and the growth of their infants over time.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved breastfeeding success and better health outcomes for both mothers and their infants.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that lifestyle interventions can positively impact maternal and infant health, suggesting that this approach may yield beneficial results.
Where this research is happening
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Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sen, Sarbattama — Women and Infants Hospital-Rhode Island
- Study coordinator: Sen, Sarbattama
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.