Breastfeeding, Pregnancy
Conditions
Keywords
breastfeeding, pregnancy, antenatal, exclusive breastfeeding, education
Brief summary
The investigators will conduct an educational intervention for pregnant women who are planning to breastfeed to promote exclusive breastfeeding and to increase the duration of breastfeeding.
Detailed description
The intervention will include a 20 to 30-minute one-to-one educational talk by a lactation expert explaining the facts of breastfeeding and answering participant questions. The educational intervention will focus on: (1) the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, (2) milk supply/demand and feeding on demand, (3) frequency of feedings, feeding cues, how to know an infant is getting enough milk, (4) avoiding artificial nipples until the infant is nursing well, (5) the importance of a good latch, (5) where to seek breastfeeding help and support, and (7) returning to work and continuing breastfeeding.
Interventions
OTHERAntenatal Breastfeeding Intervention
The intervention will include a 20 to 30-minute one-to-one educational talk by a lactation expert explaining the facts of breastfeeding and answering participant questions. The educational intervention will focus on: (1) the importance of exclusive breastfeeding, (2) milk supply/demand and feeding on demand, (3) frequency of feedings, feeding cues, how to know an infant is getting enough milk, (4) avoiding artificial nipples until the infant is nursing well, (5) the importance of a good latch, (5) where to seek breastfeeding help and support, and (7) returning to work and continuing breastfeeding
Sponsors
The University of Hong Kong
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
1. singleton pregnancy, 2. primiparous 3. 18 years of age or older, 4. at least 36 weeks of gestation, 5. Cantonese speaking, 6. Hong Kong resident, 7. no serious medical or obstetrical complications, 8. staying in Hong Kong for at least 6 months after delivery, and 9. intention to breastfeed.
Exclusion criteria
Participants will be excluded from the study if they are not entitled to health benefits in Hong Kong (NEP).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate | 6 weeks postpartum | Exclusive breastfeeding rate at 6 weeks postpartum |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Median Duration of Breastfeeding | 6 months postpartum | The median duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the median duration of any breastfeeding |
| Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate at 3 Months and 6 Months Postpartum | 6 Months Postpartum | Rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding at 3 Months and 6 Months Postpartum |
Countries
Hong Kong
Outcome results
None listed