Postnatal Infant Care (PInC) Trial, version 1.1

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Parent caregiving in the postnatal period; Pregnancy and Childbirth

• Registration Number: ISRCTN72146206
• Lead Sponsor: Durham University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-10-03
• Last Update Posted: 30 March 2021
• Study Completion: 2021-03-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 41

Inclusion Criteria

1. Nulliparous (never given birth before)
2. Have given birth in Newcastle Birthing Centre
3. Have indicated some intent to breastfeed after birth
4. Have provided informed consent of all adults staying in the postnatal room after birth

Exclusion Criteria

1. Enrolled participants who do not deliver their infants in Newcastle Birthing Centre
2. No indication of an intention to breastfeed
3. Are participating in other trials that may influence breastfeeding outcomes

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The number of successful breastfeeds per hour in the immediate postnatal period, defined on the basis of observed behaviour

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<br> 1. Breastfeeding status at 6-8 weeks using data extracted from child health records<br> 2. The frequency of incidents where infant safety is compromised or potentially compromised, defined on the basis of observed behaviour in the first 24 hours after birth<br> 3. The speed of parental response to infant cues, defined on the basis of observed behaviour in the first 24 hours after birth<br> 4. The frequency per hour of missed infant cues, defined on the basis of observed behaviour in the first 24 hours after birth<br> 5. The amount of time that infants spend within arm’s reach of their parent, defined on the basis of observed behaviour in the first 24 hours after birth<br> 6. The acceptability of providing a portable in-bed cot for the postnatal stay, defined on the basis of observed behaviour in the first 24 hours after birth and feedback from postnatal debrief interviews up to a week after birth<br>