Study on how microplastics affect babies' development
This study looks at how tiny plastic particles in breast milk might affect a baby's growth and development. You may be able to join if you are a new mom who is exclusively breastfeeding without any formula.
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Who can take part
- You are a mother who is 1 or 3 months after giving birth (plus or minus 2 weeks).
- You plan to breastfeed only (no formula) for at least 6 months.
- This is your first baby, and you gave birth to just one baby.
- Your baby gets only your breast milk, no formula at all.
- You do not have certain health conditions (like heart disease, diabetes, or depression) and are not taking certain medicines or using a breast pump other than a specific silicone type.
- You do not smoke, use drugs, or drink heavily.
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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