Peer-Support Breastfeeding Program for Mothers in Severe Socioeconomic Deprivation: Feasibility Study

Breastfeeding provides well-established and "irreplaceable" health benefits for both mothers and infants. However, breastfeeding rates in France remain among the lowest in Europe and are strongly associated with socioeconomic status. Mothers experiencing severe socioeconomic deprivation, including those facing housing instability or migration-related challenges, may encounter additional barriers to breastfeeding, such as social isolation, limited access to health information, and linguistic or cultural obstacles. Peer and community support have been shown to positively influence breastfeeding initiation and continuation. The Relais Allaitement Program (PRALL) is a peer-support program designed to promote breastfeeding and support early parenting through trained volunteer mothers. The PARTAGE project aims to adapt and pilot the PRALL program for mothers experiencing severe socioeconomic deprivation receiving care at the maternity unit of the Hôpital Femme Mère Enfant (HFME), in Bron, France. This prospective, interventional, non-comparative feasibility study will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a peer-support breastfeeding program delivered by trained experienced mothers (peer supporters). The intervention includes: * the adaptation of PRALL educational materials and training to the needs of vulnerable populations using participatory approaches and accessible communication principles, * the recruitment and training of two nursery nurses from the maternity uni…

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