Table 1 BRAVO eligibility screening steps during gestation

1

Plans breastfeeding

Gestation week 28–36: midwives provide a short questionnaire to measure plans for breastfeeding duration

≤ 2 months

2 to ≤ 4 months

4 to ≤ 6 months

 > 6 months

Women indicating ≤ 2 months are eligible

2

Stability residence

From the group of women that were selected under Step 1, a further selection is made of those living in the vicinity of the hospital

3

Inclusion criteria

1. Residing in vicinity of participating hospital or primary care centers

2. Telephone communication possible with mother, concerning present pregnancy

3. Uncomplicated (no morbidity requiring hospitalization or intensive care, e.g., eclampsia)

4. No major fetal congenital disease

5. No known HIV in mother

4

Passed steps 1–3

Formal invitation of women to participate in BRAVO