Overview
The purpose of this study is to identify whether adding clinically integrated breastfeeding peer counseling (ci-BPC) to standard lactation care is associated with a reduction in disparities in breastfeeding intensity and duration for Black and Hispanic/Latine families.
Description
FEEDS is a randomized control trial comparing standard lactation care to standard lactation care plus a ci-BPC. This trial will take place at three hospitals in the Chicago land area, Swedish Hospital, Highland Park Hospital, and University of Chicago Medicine Hospital. The aims of the study are: (1) To determine whether ci-BPC reduces disparities in breastfeeding outcomes for Black and Hispanic/Latine participants, (2)To determine whether ci-BPC improves breastfeeding knowledge, attitude, access to support, and empowerment, (3) To understand implementation outcomes, facilitators, and barriers, and (4) To identify associated patient centered costs.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- 12 and 20 weeks gestation
- English or Spanish speaking
- Planning to parent their infant
- Planning to deliver at SH, HPH or UCM
- No prior exposure to ci-BPC
Exclusion Criteria:
- considering pregnancy termination or adoption
- Prior exposure to ci-BPC