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Breastfeeding Support and Weight Management for Black Women: A Dual Intervention
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Breastfeeding and weight loss support for Breastfeeding and Weight Loss. Completed, enrolled 53 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This study, in African American mothers in Detroit, will test an intervention that combines home visiting by experienced peer counselors with a smart phone-based weight control program. The investigators are trying to help mothers breastfeed their babies longer, and also help them get back to the weight they were before they were pregnant. This trial will help the investigators to guide policies in the state of Michigan and has the potential to improve the health of both mothers and babies everywhere.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention is based on the Loving Support peer counseling breastfeeding model developed by the Special Supplemental Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) with added components to promote postpartum weight loss.