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This research study is testing whether a structured breastfeeding support program can help mothers of infants with sickle cell disease breastfeed for at least six months. The support includes online groups, educational sessions, free breast pump rentals, and home visits from trained specialists. Researchers want to see if sustained breastfeeding reduces inflammation and pain crises in babies with sickle cell disease.
Breastfeeding has known health benefits for all infants, but it's unclear whether it can help reduce the serious complications—like pain crises and acute chest syndrome—that affect children with sickle cell disease. This study aims to test whether supporting mothers to breastfeed longer can make a real difference in their babies' health outcomes.
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If you join the support group, you'll participate in an online community, attend monthly in-person education sessions, access free breast pump rentals, and receive monthly home visits from a specialist for six months. Both groups will have blood samples taken from your baby at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months to measure inflammation levels. The study lasts two years total, and researchers will track how long you breastfeed and whether your baby has fewer pain or breathing complications.
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