Breastfeeding help for women with higher weight
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if expressing milk before birth and following a meal plan after birth helps women with higher weight breastfeed longer. You may join if you are pregnant, interested in breastfeeding, and live in Central Arkansas.
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Who can take part
- Age 18 or older
- Pregnant with one baby (not twins) and less than 37 weeks along
- Had a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher before pregnancy
- Interested in breastfeeding your baby
- Willing to follow a meal plan for 5.5 months after giving birth if chosen for that group
- Live in Central Arkansas and able to take part for up to 2 years after the baby is born
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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