Text-based Motivational Interviewing Intervention to Promote Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a text-based motivational interviewing (MI) intervention can increase exclusive breastfeeding rates and breastfeeding self-efficacy in mothers of healthy full-term infants. This study focuses on addressing breastfeeding barriers, particularly among mothers in underserved and rural populations. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does a text-based MI intervention improve exclusive breastfeeding rates at two, four, and six weeks postpartum? * Does the intervention increase maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy during the same period? Researchers will compare the outcomes of mothers receiving the text-based MI intervention to standard breastfeeding support to assess its feasibility, acceptability, and initial effectiveness. Participants will: * Receive weekly personalized motivational text messages for six weeks postpartum. * Engage in interactive exchanges with MI-trained interviewers addressing breastfeeding challenges. * Complete surveys at baseline, mid-intervention, and post-intervention to assess breastfeeding behaviors and self-efficacy.

NCT Number	NCT06790654
Lead Sponsor	University of Mississippi Medical Center
Conditions	Breastfeeding Rate, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-03
Primary Completion	2025-10 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-11 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2025-01-24