Breastfeeding support to help malnourished babies grow
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study provides extra breastfeeding support to mothers after they leave the hospital, to help malnourished babies grow and develop better. If your baby qualifies, you'll get help and guidance with breastfeeding at home.
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Who can take part
- Your baby is between 4 and 12 weeks old (about 1 to 3 months).
- Your baby is admitted to Kilifi County Hospital.
- Your baby is underweight, not growing well, or has swelling in their feet or legs.
- A caregiver of reproductive age is willing to breastfeed.
- Your baby has no major mouth or face problems that would make breastfeeding difficult (like a cleft palate).
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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