Study of stress in new mothers and how it affects breastmilk
Treatments studied
Part of Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study looks at how stress in new mothers may change their breastmilk and how that relates to newborn health outcomes. It is specifically recruiting mothers with babies in certain NICUs.
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Who can take part
- You are the mother of a newborn baby in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit).
- Your baby is cared for at Kootenai Health NICU or in the Palouse region.
- You are willing to participate in a study about stress, breastmilk, and infant outcomes.
- You can provide the needed study information and follow any study procedures given by the team.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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