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NCT Number: NCT01648114

A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Antenatal Intervention to Increase Exclusive Breastfeeding

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Breastfeeding Behavior Breast Feeding Feeding Behavior Pregnancy

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Kwong Wah Hospital, Hong Kong

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About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • singleton pregnancy,
  • primiparous
  • 18 years of age or older,
  • at least 36 weeks of gestation,
  • Cantonese speaking,
  • Hong Kong resident,
  • no serious medical or obstetrical complications,
  • staying in Hong Kong for at least 6 months after delivery, and
  • intention to breastfeed.

Exclusion criteria

Participants will be excluded from the study if they are not entitled to health benefits in Hong Kong (NEP).

Treatment and study plan

Antenatal Breastfeeding Intervention

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate

    Time frame: 6 weeks postpartum

    Exclusive breastfeeding rate at 6 weeks postpartum

Secondary outcomes

  1. Median Duration of Breastfeeding

    Time frame: 6 months postpartum

    The median duration of exclusive breastfeeding and the median duration of any breastfeeding

  2. Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate at 3 Months and 6 Months Postpartum

    Time frame: 6 Months Postpartum

    Rate of Exclusive Breastfeeding at 3 Months and 6 Months Postpartum

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The University of Hong Kong

Other

Registry information

Acronym: ABFS

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2014
First posted
Jul 24, 2012
Registry last updated
Mar 17, 2015

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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