Influence of Pregnancy and Post-partum Feeding Method (Breastfeeding Versus Bottlefeeding) on Maternal Hemodynamics (Central and Peripheral) and Vascular Function

University Hospital, Ghent1 site in 1 country150 target enrollmentJuly 2008

ConditionsHealthy

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Healthy
Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent
Enrollment: 150
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Hemodynamical effects of pregnancy and post-partum feeding method
Status: Completed
Last Updated: 13 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

This study will evaluate the physiological and pathophysiological determinants of pregnancy and feeding method on the maternal cardiovascular system. This includes non-invasive measurements.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

July 2008

End Date

January 2010

Last Updated

13 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Parallel

Sex

Female

Investigators

Sponsor

University Hospital, Ghent

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Age between 20 and 40 years old
•Singleton pregnancy
•First pregnancy at the minimum age of 18 years
•In good health, especially no cardiovascular diseases, diabetes or a BMI \> 30 kg/m2
•Capable in understanding properly the ICF and the investigators

Exclusion Criteria

•On chronic medication, especially antihypertensive or antidiabetical drugs
•Multiple pregnancy
•First pregnancy before the age of 18 years old
•Smoking more than 10 cigarettes/day, drinking more than 3 units of alcohol/day or more than 5-6 units of caffeine-containing drinks
•The use of any extralegally drugs
•Not able to have reliable blood pressure or hemodynamic data at screening

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Hemodynamical effects of pregnancy and post-partum feeding method

Time Frame: At approx 8 weeks postpartum.

Secondary Outcomes

Effect of the pregnant state and the choice of post-partum feeding method on the parameters of the central and peripheral hemodynamics(At approx 8 weeks postpartum)