Study of Infant Feeding and Food Insecurity During Pregnancy in French Guiana Comparing Women With and Without a Health Promotion Intervention

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying infant feeding practices among pregnant women in French Guiana, focusing on the impact of food insecurity during pregnancy. This observational study compares women who participated in the Nutri Pou Ti Moun project, which assessed food insecurity and maternal nutrition, with and without a health promotion intervention. The study aims to understand breastfeeding rates, infant feeding diversity, and child development outcomes in this unique socio-economic context. The study involves two groups one group of women who received a health promotion intervention including nutrition-related activities and fresh fruit and vegetable baskets, and a control group who did not receive this intervention. Both groups are part of the larger Nutri Pou Ti Moun project that collected extensive data on maternal diet, food security, and pregnancy outcomes. The intervention began in October 2023 and is ongoing. Participants provide data through medical and socio-demographic records, dietary information, and child development indicators such as growth and psychomotor skills. Researchers will assess exclusive breastfeeding prevalence at 3 months, dietary diversity in infants and mothers, and breastfeeding duration up to 12 months. The study also collects perspectives on breastfeeding practices from both mothers and healthcare professionals. Monitoring continues up to the childs first year to evaluate nutritional and developmental impacts.

Infant Feeding in French Guiana