Breastfeeding Peer Counseling Intervention for Latine Families

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, GREENSBORO · Apr 2, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is focused on helping Latine families improve their breastfeeding experiences. While many Latine mothers start breastfeeding, some struggle to continue for as long as they wish. The study aims to find out if having support from Spanish-speaking peer counselors who share similar backgrounds can help mothers breastfeed more successfully. Additionally, it will explore if providing extra financial support for breastfeeding supplies can encourage mothers to stick with it longer.

To participate, mothers need to be at least 18 years old, of Latine origin, and planning to breastfeed. They should also be eligible for the WIC program, which helps with nutrition for families. Participants will receive weekly visits from peer counselors and complete surveys about their experiences while also getting paid for their involvement. The study will last for the first six months after their baby is born, and all mothers will receive support and encouragement to help them in their breastfeeding journey.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria Set 1 (determined at prenatal recruitment):
• • 1. Confirmation of Latine origin
• • 2. Receives or eligible for WIC
• • 3. 18 years or older
• • 4. Singleton pregnancy
• • 5. intend to breastfeed.
• Inclusion Criteria Set 2 (determined after infants are born):
• • 1. Infant gestational age 37 weeks or more
• • 2. Normal infant birth weight (i.e., \> 5 lbs 8 oz.)
• • 3. Breastfeeding has been initiated
• • 4. No congenital or other health issues (such as cleft palate) identified that require specific accommodations for feeding.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • 1. Mothers below 18 years of age.
• • 2. Mothers do not plan to breastfeed.
• • 3. Mothers not eligible to participate in the WIC program due to high household income
• • 4. Non-singleton pregnancy.