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Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate a Breastfeeding Support and Promotion Program to Improve the Health of Premature Babies (PAP-LM)
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Programme to Support Breastfeeding for Prematurity; Extreme and Prematurity. Completed, enrolled 162 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a breastfeeding support and promotion program to increase exclusive breastfeeding rates in the preterm group. The intervention is performed by an Advanced Practice Nurse and International Board Certified Breastfeeding Consultant (IBCLC), with high expertise in breastfeeding problems. It is a combination of face-to-face, home care and telephone attention to improve the adherence to breastfeeding. The intervention lasts 6 months.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The intervention consists of active support for breastfeeding by a lactation expert and IBCLC until the premature baby is 6 months old. The intervention includes: 1 face-to-face pre-discharge session, 8 home sessions up to 4 months and 3 telephone sessions up to 6 months.