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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Breastfeeding; Pregnancy
• Interventions: Other: Antenatal Breastfeeding Intervention

• Registration Number: NCT01648114
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Hong Kong

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.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2012-07-18
• Study First Submitted QC: 2012-07-23
• Study First Posted: 2012-07-24
• Study Start: 2012-08
• Primary Completion: 2013-05
• Study Completion: 2014-02
• Status Verified: 2015-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2015-03-12
• Last Update Posted: 2015-03-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 472

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).

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Antenatal Breastfeeding Intervention	Antenatal Breastfeeding Intervention	Antenatal intervention group will receive usual care plus a 20 to 30-minute one-to-one educational intervention about breastfeeding.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Exclusive Breastfeeding Rate	6 weeks postpartum	Exclusive breastfeeding rate at 6 weeks postpartum

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Kwong Wah Hospital; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Queen Mary Hospital; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Tsan Yuk Hospital; 🇭🇰 Hong Kong, Hong Kong