Effect of Exercise Training on Breastmilk Composition

Launched by NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY · Aug 3, 2022

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying how regular exercise during breastfeeding might change the composition of breastmilk in women who are overweight or obese. Researchers want to find out if these changes in breastmilk can also affect how healthy and how quickly babies grow. The trial is currently looking for women who are 18 years or older, have a body mass index (BMI) indicating they are overweight or obese, have recently given birth to a single baby, and are exclusively breastfeeding.

If you decide to participate, you can expect to engage in an exercise program while continuing to breastfeed your baby. It's important to note that you should not be pregnant again, have certain medical conditions like diabetes or heart disease, or have been exercising intensely before joining. Overall, this study aims to understand the relationship between exercise, breastmilk, and infant health, which could help improve recommendations for new mothers.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Female
• • Aged 18 years or older
• • Body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 pre-pregnancy and/or BMI ≥ 28 kg/m2 postpartum
• • Given birth to a singleton term (after 37 weeks + 0 days) baby
• • 6-7 weeks postpartum at time of inclusion
• • Exclusively breastfeeding the baby (no other foods are given) and intend to continue this practice for ≥ 8 weeks at inclusion
• • Understands oral and written Norwegian
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • On-going pregnancy
• • Known type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• • Known cardiovascular disease
• • High intensity exercise more than twice weekly the last three months before inclusion and/or an intention to start regular endurance training within the next 8 weeks at baseline