Mother And late Preterm Lactation Study (MAPLeS): a randomised controlled trial testing the use of a breastfeeding meditation by mothers of late preterm infants on maternal psychological state, breast milk composition and volume, and infant behaviour and growth

Table 1 Inclusion and exclusion criteria

Screening	Inclusion Criteria	Exclusion Criteria
Primary Screening	Infant born late preterm (34–37 weeks) & medically stable	Infant born < 34 weeks or > 37 weeks and/or requires hospitalisation for more than 2 weeks
Primary Screening	Singleton pregnancy	Multiple pregnancy
At Recruitment	Intending to breastfeed for at least 6 weeks	Intending to breastfeed for less than 6 weeks
	Mother and infant free of serious illness that may impact breastfeeding	Mother and/or infant have serious illness that interferes with breastfeeding
	Speaks and understands English	Does not understand or speak English
	Non-smoker	Mother currently smoking or intending to smoke while breastfeeding
	Based in London	Not based in London
	Mothers with no prior breast surgery	Mothers with prior breast surgery that affects breastfeeding
Secondary Screening At Phone Follow Up	Interested in participating further	Not interested or unable to participate further
	Still intending to breastfeed for at least 6 weeks	Intending to breastfeed for less than 6 weeks
	Breastfeeding at 2 weeks	Only providing formula

ISSN: 1745-6215