Study on how birth practices affect breastfeeding
Official title: Birth & Breastfeeding Support Study
Run by Herlev Hospital · NCT06844019 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how different birth methods and conditions affect how long new moms can exclusively breastfeed their babies in the first three months after birth.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 1628 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Herlev Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Herlev) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 6, 2025 |
| Main results expected | January 6, 2027 |
| Study ends | January 2028 |
| Registry record updated | May 28, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06844019 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18 and older who intend to breastfeed and can read and understand Danish.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are under 18, do not intend to breastfeed, or have a twin gestation will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to investigate the impact of various birth practices, such as cesarean sections and vacuum-assisted births, as well as conditions like gestational diabetes and preeclampsia, on exclusive breastfeeding rates three months postpartum. Participants will complete a series of online surveys before and after birth, allowing researchers to gather data on their breastfeeding experiences over the first year. The study focuses on understanding how these factors influence breastfeeding initiation and duration.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights that help improve breastfeeding support and practices for new mothers.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have explored the effects of birth practices on breastfeeding, suggesting that this approach has been previously validated.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 18 years, intention to breastfeed, single gestation, reads and understands Danish - Exclusion Criteria: Twin gestation, less than 18 years, no intention to breastfeed, does not read and understand Danish \-
Where it's running
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Herlev & Gentofte University Hospital
Herlev, Denmark Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Thomas Bergholt, Professor, PhD, MSc — Herlev & Gentofte Hospital
- Study coordinator: Dorrit Vizel-Schwartz, MSN, CNM, IBCLC, Ph.d.-student
- Email: dorrit.vizel-schwartz@regionh.dk
- Phone: +45 3188 2258
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.