Effects of Music Therapy on Breastfeeding Among Mothers of Premature Newborns

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Completed

Brief Summary: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of music therapy on breastfeeding rates among mothers of premature newborns.

Hypothesis: Music therapy applied to mothers of premature newborns increases the rates of maternal breastfeeding at the time of the infant hospital discharge and at follow-up visits.

Detailed Description: Music therapy has been shown to have positive effects in several areas such as mental health, special education, rehabilitation and social development. Its use as a means to facilitate communication and expression of emotional contents was shown to be able to promote relief of anxiety, fears and tensions. However, in the maternal and child health area there are still few studies demonstrating the contribution of this therapy in the promotion of health and no study evaluating specifically the impact of this intervention on the rates of breastfeeding in mothers of premature newborns.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria

Mothers of premature newborns, with birth weight ≤ 1750 g that have reached clinical stability defined by the medical staff.
To have signed an informed consent to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria

Mothers that are HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) positive.
Mothers of neonates with clinical problems that impaired breast suction (encephalopathy with serious hypotonus, oro-facial anomalies, and heart problems).
Mothers with severe hearing deficiencies.

Exit Criteria:

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Music therapy	Music therapy	-

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maternal Breastfeeding at Infant Discharge	At the time of the infant hospital discharge	Maternal breastfeeding means exclusive maternal breastfeeding, predominant maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associated to other liquid, except formula) and continuous maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associate to other food, including formula).
Maternal Breastfeeding 7-15 Days After Discharge	At the first follow-up visit (7-15 days after discharge)	Maternal breastfeeding means: exclusive maternal breastfeeding, predominant maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associated to other liquid, except formula) and continuous maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associate to other food, including formula).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Maternal Breastfeeding at 30 Days After Discharge	At 30 days after the infant hospital discharge	Maternal breastfeeding means exclusive maternal breastfeeding, predominant maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associated to other liquid, except formula) and continuous maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associate to other food, including formula).
Maternal Breastfeeding at 60 Days After Discharge	At 60 days after the infant hospital discharge	Maternal breastfeeding means exclusive maternal breastfeeding, predominant maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associated to other liquid, except formula) and continuous maternal breastfeeding (maternal milk associate to other food, including formula).