Folate Supplement for Breastfeeding Mothers
This study tests whether a special form of folate (5-MTHF) can improve the health of new mothers who are breastfeeding. It may help understand how nutrients affect recovery and milk production.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 42 years old.
- Your baby was born at 37 weeks or later (full term).
- You are exclusively breastfeeding (no formula or other foods).
- Your baby is less than 1 month old.
- You are not currently taking a multivitamin with folic acid or folate.
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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