U.S., May 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07616076) titled 'Olfactory Communication in the First Days of Life: From Chemical Mechanisms to Improved Breastfeeding' on May 11.
Brief Summary: For a newborn, locating and latching onto the mother's breast is the foundational social interaction. This pivotal moment not only influences the newborn's survival but also determines the mother's physiological (lactation) and psychological (attachment) engagement, as well as the long-term health of both the child and the mother. However, according to the WHO, three out of five newborns are not exclusively breastfed for the recommended 6 months, and several recent studies point to suboptimal rates of breas...