Breastfeeding initiation and duration Pregnancy and Childbirth Breastfeeding initiation and duration
Conditions
Interventions
Women were approached at 18-20 weeks of pregnancy and invited to participate in the study. Participants were randomly allocated to a control group or one of two group interventions. Both group interv
Sponsors
La Trobe University (Australia)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Primiparous 2. English-speaking 3. Less than 24 weeks gestation at recruitment 4. Attending Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne 5. Not attending Family Birth Centre 6. Public patient
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Physical problems which prevent women from breastfeeding, such as certain types of breast surgery 2. Choosing either private or birth centre care
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The principal outcomes of the study are the initiation and duration of breastfeeding in the first six months after the birth. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Exploration of what factors might affect the duration of breastfeeding. | — |
Countries
Australia
Outcome results
None listed