Breastfeeding patterns among parturients with diabetes: a secondary analysis of the MOMPOD randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Insulin resistance is associated with decreased milk supply in lactating people. Metformin is hypothesized to increase breast milk production by decreasing insulin resistance, suggesting use may increase breastfeeding success. We aimed to determine the association between metformin use during pregnancy and breastfeeding initiation and continuation.

Methods

This was a secondary analysis of the MOMPOD randomized controlled trial of metformin versus placebo in addition to insulin therapy among pregnant people with type 2 diabetes and early diabetes. We included parturients who delivered a living neonate, received at least one dose of study drug or placebo, endorsed an intention to breastfeed, and completed a breastfeeding survey. Breastfeeding intentions and breast

SUBMITTER: Sarker M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12079847 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature