{
  "id": 96276,
  "title": "Video-based peer support can boost breastfeeding rates and maternal confidence",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/video-based-peer-support-can-boost-breastfeeding-rates-and-maternal",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-08-03T18:20:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Medical Xpress",
    "slug": "medical-xpress",
    "url": "https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-08-video-based-peer-boost-breastfeeding.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "A research team from the University of Hong Kong's School of Nursing discovered that video-call support from trained peer mothers can significantly improve breastfeeding rates and boost maternal confidence. The study, a first-of-its-kind randomized clinical trial in Hong Kong, revealed a 42.6% increase in exclusive breastfeeding rates among mothers who received this support at two months post-birth. Additionally, these mothers experienced greater confidence in their breastfeeding abilities. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight the potential of digital approaches in enhancing breastfeeding outcomes.",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}