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NCT05767658NARecruiting

Support Via Online Social Networks to Promote Safe Infant Care Practices

University of Virginia

Start Date

3/1/2024

Completion Date

7/1/2026

Summary

This study aims to improve adherence to American Academy of Pediatrics safe sleep (SS) recommendations and improve rates of initiation and duration of partial and exclusive breastfeeding (BF); and reduce Black/White disparities in these practices through the use of private Facebook groups providing a) evidence-based education through videos and other multi-media supporting best practices and b) an online community and social network of other pregnant WIC clients and new parents.

Eligibility Criteria

Age Range: No minimum to No maximum

Inclusion Criteria: * Currently enrolled in WIC, or it not, then have either Medicaid or no health insurance * Must be English speaking * Must be pregnant and less than 30 weeks gestation * Must live in the United States * Must have regular access to Facebook and short message service (SMS) texting (mobile phone) Exclusion Criteria: * Not planning to live in same home as infant after birth. * Prenatal diagnosis expected to impact on infant care practices in a manner not compatible with study goals, including contraindications to feeding any breastmilk or supine infant sleep positioning. * Known or reported mental health or other issues that would preclude custody of the infant or being able to participate in the informed consent process. * Meets the definition of a minor according to applicable state law. * Participants who consent to participation in the study, must complete the Agile Onboarding process before they reach 30+0 weeks gestation. * Currently or previously received a TodaysBaby educational program (randomized to a TodaysBaby program through either the SMARTER, or SUPERSONIC study), either in their current or a previous pregnancy.

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Safe Sleep

BEHAVIORAL

Breastfeeding

BEHAVIORAL

Early Brain Development and Parent-Child Relationships

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Conditions

BreastfeedingInfant DeathSudden Infant Death Syndrome Without Mention of Autopsy

Locations

Boston University Medical Campus

Boston, Massachusetts 02118

United States