Early Digi-physical Support During Breastfeeding Initiation Linked to Continued Support at the Breastfeeding Clinic

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY

The purpose of this Randomized Controlled Trial is to develop and evaluate a digi-physical intervention within primary health care lactation counselling and breastfeeding support to promote exclusive breastfeeding rates during the first 6 months after birth and to prevent depressive symptoms. The project addresses parents during pregnancy week 20 and 32 and will continue during the infant's first year of life. All participants will get access to an evidence-based information package (theory and practical advises) during pregnancy. Study aim is to develop and evaluate digital evidence-based information materials and continuous support for both parents in order to increase prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and duration as well as decreasing the risks of symptoms of post-partum depression.

Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 25
Maximum Age: 45
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• Being pregnant or partner of a person who is pregnant in pregnancy week 20-32

• All parents with language skills enabling them to fill out questionnaires, participate in interviews and read information.

• Being resident in Stockholm Region

Locations
Other Locations
Sweden
Region Stockholm/Karolinska Institutet
RECRUITING
Stockholm
Contact Information
Primary
Marina Taloyan, Associate Prof.
marina.taloyan@regionstockholm.se
0046737464551
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-01-18
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-12
Participants
Target number of participants: 320
Treatments
Active_comparator: Digi-physical breastfeeding counceling
Interventions: Digi-physical breastfeeding counseling~* At discharge from the maternity ward: contact with lactation consultant (breastfeeding support and care) via the support hotline with chat as soon as questions or problems arise. The hotline will be available during the whole project period.~* After discharge from the maternity ward: pediatric nurse from Child Health Care Unit (CHC) will contact families and make a home visit (physical or digital), giving extended lactation advice and support. Additional home visits if needed.~* After discharge until one year after childbirth: the possibility of getting into contact with specialized lactation consultant/nurse at lactation counseling units if needed.~Intervention type: Chatt via Application Alltid Öppet owned by Region Stockholm.~The intervention group will follow current healthcare routines in the Region Stockholm and will get access to an evidence-based information package about breastfeeding from pregnancy week 20.
No_intervention: Usual care with physical visits
Title: Usual care with physical visits The control group will follow current healthcare routines in the Region Stockholm and will get access to an evidence-based information package about breastfeeding from pregnancy week 20.
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Collaborators: Karolinska Institutet
Leads: Region Stockholm

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