Study on how birth practices affect breastfeeding
Birth & Breastfeeding Support Study
Herlev Hospital · NCT06844019
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 |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 1628 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Herlev Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Herlev) |
| Trial ID | NCT06844019 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are pregnant women aged 18 and older who intend to breastfeed and can read and understand Danish.
Not a fit: Patients who are under 18, do not intend to breastfeed, or have a twin gestation will not benefit from this study.
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 performed: Other studies have explored the effects of birth practices on breastfeeding, suggesting that this approach has been previously validated.
Eligibility criteria
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 this trial is running
Herlev
- 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
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.
Conditions: Breastfeeding, Breastfeeding Initiation, Breastfeeding Duration, Birth, Birth Practices, Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Preeclampsia, Birth, birth practices, gestational diabetes, preeclampsia