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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Healthy
• Interventions: Behavioral: Bottlefeeding; Behavioral: Breastfeeding

• Registration Number: NCT00699738
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Ghent

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.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2008-06-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2008-06-17
• Study First Posted: 2008-06-18
• Study Start: 2008-07
• Primary Completion: 2010-01
• Study Completion: 2010-01
• Status Verified: 2012-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2012-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2012-05-24

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 150

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
2	Bottlefeeding	Healthy women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period,bottlefeeding
1	Breastfeeding	Healthy women during pregnancy and in the postpartum period, breastfeeding

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Hemodynamical effects of pregnancy and post-partum feeding method	At approx 8 weeks postpartum.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University Hospital Ghent; 🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium