RSNDietary and Antenatal Breastmilk Expression Interventions for Breastfeeding in Women with Excessive Weight

This study aims to explore how certain strategies can help women with excess weight achieve better breastfeeding outcomes. It focuses on women who are overweight or obese, as they often face challenges in starting and continuing to breastfeed. The study is important because effective breastfeeding offers many health benefits for both mothers and infants, such as reducing the risk of childhood obesity and improving maternal and child health. By understanding how dietary changes and special breastfeeding techniques can help, the study seeks to improve breastfeeding success rates and provide clear guidelines for this group of women. Participants in this study will receive a dietary intervention designed to align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and education about antenatal breastmilk expression (ABME), which is a technique to express milk before the baby is born. The study will measure whether these interventions enhance breastfeeding initiation, duration, and exclusivity, as well as improve the composition of breast milk. The primary outcomes include better breastfeeding practices and milk quality, while secondary outcomes focus on longer breastfeeding periods and increased confidence in breastfeeding. This research could lead to valuable insights and recommendations for dietary support for lactating women with excessive weight.