How the diet of breastfeeding Latina moms affects the health of their babies

Purpose

This study looks at the effects of sugar in Hispanic/Latina moms and their babies. Previous studies have found that eating and drinking too much sugar can cause weight gain and health problems that affect the liver, kidneys, and heart. Feeding sugar to children can cause health problems that affect their growth and development. Hispanic/Latina moms and their babies are more at risk for these health problems than other groups. We want to find out whether an education program to reduce sugar improves the health of Hispanic/Latina moms and their babies. Come join the MAMITA Study if you are a pregnant or have a newborn.

Joining the study is easy and monetary compensation for participation is available. Our study team offers free home visits. The trained home visitors will guide you through a program centered around ways that can benefit your baby’s development and health.

Get in touch by using the contact form on the right side.

Keywords: diet, nutrition, pregnancy, baby, newborn, infant, mother, mom, obesity, diabetes, breast milk, breastfeeding, Latino, Latina

Study Sites

Children's Hospital Los Angeles, The Saban Research Institute, 4661 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027

 
  • Women
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18 - 40
 

We're sorry, but this trial is no longer enrolling volunteers.

What's involved?

Study length

  • 2 years

Number of visits

  • 4 Assessment Visits (2 hrs; every 6 months)

  • 34 Home Visits (30 minutes; every 2-4 weeks)

Prescription
    None
Procedures

  • Breast milk sample

  • Mom and Baby’s stool sample

  • Baby body composition scan

  • Health questionnaires

Compensation

  • We offer monetary compensation for your time and participation.

Medical cost coverage
    None

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Latina mom and baby health: Come join the MAMITA Study if you are a pregnant or have a newborn. #HealthyKids #breastfeeding

About This Study

This is a Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Research Study.

Participating in this research study is voluntary.

CHLA IRB: CHLA-18-00571

Study Team

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Principal Investigator
Michael Goran, PhD

For questions about this study, contact:

  • IRB number: CHLA-18-00571
  • Study posted on: TBD
  • Recruitment period: TBD

Research study materials

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