Multicomponent perinatal breastfeeding support in women with BMI >25: The Latch On multi-centre randomised trial.

Sharleen L O'ReillyCatherine McNestryDenise McGuinnessSarah Louise KilleenJohn MeheganBarbara CoughlanEileen C O'BrienDenise O'BrienMarcelina SzafranskaMary BrosnanLucille SheehyRosie MurtaghLorraine O'HaganMarie CorbettMichelle WalshRegina KeoghPaula PowerMarie WoodcockMary PhelanAmy CarrollStephanie MurrayCharmaine ScallanElizabeth DunnFionnuala M Mcauliffe

Published in: BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology (2024)

The control group had higher than expected breastfeeding rates, and the study found no evidence of effect on the primary outcome. Providing comprehensive education and support for women intending to breastfeed remains of paramount importance.

Keyphrases

preterm infants
healthcare
body mass index
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
study protocol
type diabetes
quality improvement
clinical trial
adipose tissue
weight gain
physical activity