Educational program to promote sustainable breastfeeding
Effectiveness of a Reinforcement Intervention in the Breastfeeding Practice From Nutritional, Environmental and Postpartum Problem-solving Aspects to Increase the Prevalence of Breastfeeding at 6 Months Postpartum: The GREEN MOTHER Project
This study is testing whether an educational program can help pregnant women learn about sustainable breastfeeding and healthy eating while also looking at the environmental impact of breastfeeding compared to formula feeding.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 400 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sabadell) |
| Trial ID | NCT05729581 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project aims to assess the environmental impact of breastfeeding compared to artificial breastfeeding, focusing on the carbon footprint associated with both methods. The first phase involves measuring the carbon footprint of breastfeeding and the dietary habits of postpartum women. The second phase evaluates the effectiveness of an educational intervention designed to promote sustainable breastfeeding practices and healthy diets among new mothers. The study targets pregnant women in their third trimester to gather relevant data and implement the educational program.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are pregnant women aged 16 and older, between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation.
Not a fit: Patients who may not benefit include those under 16 years of age, those with language barriers, or those who choose not to participate.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could enhance breastfeeding practices while reducing environmental impact, benefiting both mothers and infants.
How similar studies have performed: While studies have explored breastfeeding's health benefits, this specific focus on environmental impact and educational intervention is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * pregnant women over 16 years of age, between 24 and 32 weeks of gestation Exclusion Criteria: * women with a language barrier, under 16 years of age and those who do not want to participate or who do not give birth in the study associated centers
Where this trial is running
Sabadell
- ASSIR Metropolitana Nord — Sabadell, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Gemma Falguera Puig, PhD
- Email: gfalguera.mn.ics@gencat.cat
- Phone: +(34)936932732
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.