Breastfeeding planning card for expectant mothers in Scotland
Breastfeeding Planning Card Feasibility Study
This study tests if giving expectant mothers a breastfeeding planning card during their appointments can help them breastfeed longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 17 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University of Stirling Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Stirling, Stirlingshire) |
| Trial ID | NCT06255015 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates the effectiveness of a breastfeeding toolkit card provided during antenatal care to encourage sustained breastfeeding among new mothers. Starting from January 1, 2024, midwives will present this card to pregnant women attending their 24-week antenatal appointments. The study will compare breastfeeding rates between those who receive the card and those who had their appointments in the previous three months without the card. The aim is to determine if this intervention can positively influence breastfeeding maintenance.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women attending antenatal appointments in NHS Grampian.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those who do not attend antenatal care will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve breastfeeding rates among new mothers.
How similar studies have performed: Similar studies have shown promising results in using educational tools to enhance breastfeeding rates, suggesting this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women in NHS Grampian Exclusion Criteria: None
Where this trial is running
Stirling, Stirlingshire
- University of Stirling — Stirling, Stirlingshire, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: David Comerford — Stirling University
- Study coordinator: David Comerford
- Email: david.comerford@stir.ac.uk
- Phone: 01786 467370
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.