Breastfeeding Support for Babies with Heart Disease
Part of Genetic & congenital, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study helps mothers of babies born with heart defects learn to breastfeed directly, even when the baby needs heart surgery in the first month of life. Researchers want to see if direct breastfeeding improves health outcomes for both mother and baby during this critical time.
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Who can take part
- You are pregnant with or gave birth to a baby diagnosed with a congenital heart defect (a heart problem present at birth)
- Your baby's heart condition requires surgery or a catheter procedure (a thin tube inserted into blood vessels) within the first 30 days of life
- Your baby will be admitted to the hospital's intensive care unit (ICU) in the first week of life
- You are willing and able to give informed consent and follow the study plan
- Your baby was born at 36 weeks gestation or later and weighs above the 3rd percentile for their age
- You do not have an untreated severe mental health condition, active substance use disorder, or intellectual disability that would prevent you from participating safely
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