Protocol to Support Breastfeeding for Postpartum Women and Mothers of Babies With Congenital Heart Disease

Support Protocol for Face-to-face and Teleservice Breastfeeding for Puerperal Women and Mothers of Babies With Congenital Heart Disease: a Randomized Clinical Trial

To evaluate the effect of applying a hybrid protocol (face-to-face and via call center) of breastfeeding assistance and guidance on the duration of breast milk supply to babies with congenital heart disease for 6 months.

The objective of this randomized, multicenter clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of applying a hybrid protocol (face-to-face and telemarketing) of assistance and guidance on breastfeeding and duration of breast milk supply for infants with congenital heart disease in the first 6 months of life. Recruitment of infants diagnosed with congenital heart disease occurs within the first 72 hours of life, being followed up for 6 months.

Initially, the mothers in the control group, as well as the mothers in the intervention group, receive a booklet with guidelines on breastfeeding, a standardized measuring cup for milk collections and a breastfeeding booklet.

In addition, mothers in the intervention group receive monthly videos with guidance on breastfeeding, monthly consultations with a breastfeeding consultant and a support group via whatsapp with the researcher and scientific initiation student until the baby is 6 months old.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Infants diagnosed with congenital heart disease,
• The parents must have a cell phone enabled to receive video calls.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Mothers carriers of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
• Mothers users of medications without medical indication to initiate or maintain breastfeeding.