Influencing Factors on Breastfeeding Behaviour in Primiparous Wome

• Conditions: Z39.1; Care and examination of lactating mother

• Registration Number: DRKS00030763
• Lead Sponsor: Kepler Universitätsklinikum Linz, Universitätsklinik für Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe und Gynäkologische Endokrinologie

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Study Completion: 2022-04-01
• Study Start: 2022-12-06
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 180

Inclusion Criteria

first living birth between pregnancy week 37+0 and 42+0
- completed 18th year of life
- good knowledge of German or English language to be able to answer the questions meaningfully

Exclusion Criteria

- Premature birth before pregnancy week 37+0 or birth after pregnancy week 42+0
- Previous living births between pregnancy week 24+0 and 37+0
- Prenatal fetal diagnoses that do not allow exclusive breastfeeding without restrictions
- Postpartum fetal diagnoses that do not allow exclusive breastfeeding without restrictions.
- Pre-existing maternal conditions, previous breast surgery or medication which do not allow exclusive breastfeeding without restrictions.
- Multiple pregnancies
- Lack of written informed consent

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The influence of prepartum beliefs and expectations on breastfeeding behavior and duration in primiparous women

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
- The influence of the social environment on breastfeeding behavior and duration.<br>- The influence of prepartum knowledge and information on breastfeeding behavior and duration.<br>- The influence of sociodemographic factors on breastfeeding behavior and duration.<br>- The influence of pregnancy- and birth-related aspects on breastfeeding behavior and duration.