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BEGIN - A Breastfeeding Study

Research Question:
How does breast milk differ between mothers who primarily nurse at the breast vs pump breast milk?

Basic Study Information

Purpose:
This study will enroll 120 breastfeeding mothers into a study that lasts between 1-4 months postpartum. Mothers will collect a small breast milk sample very single day and store it in their freezer for researchers. They will also collect samples from their infant including urine and stool from the diaper. All sample collections are done in the home.

Location: at-home study
Study Reference #: STUDY00007528

Lead Researcher (Principal Investigator)

Lead Researcher: Bridget Young

Study Contact Information

Study Coordinator: Jessie Luxemberg
Phone: (585) 563-2922
Email: BreastFeedingStudy@URMC.Rochester.edu

Additional Study Details

Study Details:
This study takes place completely in your home. Researchers will mail you all the supplies you need and also arrange to have your samples shipped back to the study team. Compensation is provided

Reimbursement: Yes

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How old is your baby in weeks?

Is your baby one of the following: Exclusively nursing (>90% of feeds happen at-the-breast) Exclusively fed pumped milk (never nurses at the breast)

How many ounces of formula has your baby had in total? (If no formula, then write 0)

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