The Relationship Between Breastfeeding During Early Pregnancy and Miscarriage

January 1, 2023 updated by: Serif Aksin, Siirt University

Breastfeeding and Miscarriage Relationship

Breastfeeding provides various health and psychological benefits to mothers and their babies. It also acts as an effective method of natural contraception when applied strictly for up to six months after birth. Studies show that breastfeeding times are getting longer in the USA and more babies are breastfed for more than 12 months compared to the past. Recent research shows that 57% of US infants are breastfed until at least six months of age, and more than a third continue to be breastfed for up to 12 months. Prolonged breastfeeding durations increase the prevalence of breastfeeding during pregnancy, especially with the shortening of the intervals between pregnancies. Breastfeeding during pregnancy is a relatively common practice in many parts of the world. According to the data of studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries, it has been determined that 35% of the last born babies continue to be breastfed in the next pregnancy of their mothers. It has also been shown that the prevalence of breastfeeding during pregnancy in low-income countries is between 15% and 50%. Few research has been done on the relationship between breastfeeding during pregnancy and maternal, infant, or pregnancy outcomes. Some studies have suggested that hormonal mechanisms in pregnancy may link breastfeeding during pregnancy and abortion. When babies stimulate the nipple and areola during sucking, they trigger the release of oxytocin in the mother, causing a series of reactions that push the milk towards the nipple. We know that the prevalence of short and long breastfeeding intervals in pregnancy is high in our country. Therefore, in this study, we are planning to investigate whether there is a relationship between breastfeeding during pregnancy and miscarriage based on this information.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Our aim in this study is to investigate whether breastfeeding during pregnancy increases the risk of abortion and to determine whether there is a relationship between them. For this purpose, approximately 76 pregnant women who were pregnant and continuing to breastfeed in Siirt Training and Research Hospital between June 2022 and December 2022 will be included in the study. The same number (n:76) non-breastfeeding pregnant control group will be included in the study. Age, gestational week, pregnancy history (gravida, parity, abortion, missed, ectopic),breastfeeding time in previous pregnancies, bleeding, daily breastfeeding frequency and medical history of the pregnant will be recorded. In the light of the information obtained in this way, we plan to determine whether there is a relationship between breastfeeding during pregnancy and abortion.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

76

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Turkey
      • Siirt, Turkey, 56000
        • Siirt Üniversity Medical Faculty

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

N/A

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

Pregnant women over the age of 18 who are in the first trimester of pregnancy and continue to breastfeed

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • being breastfeeding
  • being at the 1.st trimester of pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • history of inherited thrombophilia
  • history of uterine anomaly
  • history of trauma
  • history of genetic anomaly
  • history of habitual abortus

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Observational Models: Case-Control
  • Time Perspectives: Prospective

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
breastfeeding pregnants( n:76)
pregnants in early weeks of pregnancy who practice breastfeeding
control group ( n:76)
pregnants in early weeks of pregnancy who not practice breastfeeding

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Miscarriage, ratio in breastfeeding pregnant women
Time Frame: From the 6th week of pregnancy to the 20th week.
Miscarriage is the spontaneous loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week,
From the 6th week of pregnancy to the 20th week.

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Siirt University

Investigators

  • Study Director: Şerif Aksin, Siirt University Medical Faculty Obstetrics and Gynecology Departmant

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

June 26, 2022

Primary Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2023

Study Completion (Actual)

January 1, 2023

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 26, 2022

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 14, 2022

First Posted (Actual)

July 18, 2022

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

January 4, 2023

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 1, 2023

Last Verified

January 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SiirtUN

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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