Ecological Beeswax Breast Pads Promote Breastfeeding in First-Time Mothers from the Valencian Community (Spain): A Randomized Trial

A higher percentage of mothers in the intervention group continued breastfeeding at 6 months compared to the control group (76.3% versus 57.1%). The continuity of breastfeeding is only significant in relation to the use of the breast areolas, with values, respectively, at 3 and 6 months OR (odds ratio) = 3.129 (95% CI; 1.249-7.839; <i>p</i> = 0.015) and OR = 2.282 (95% CI, 1.038-5.016; <i>p</i> = 0.040). The NNT (number needed to treat) at 3 months = 5 (95% CI 3-13; <i>p</i> = 0.004) and at 6 months = 5 (95% CI 3-26; <i>p</i> = 0.025) Conclusions. The use of organic beeswax breast pads in combination with the WHO health education program improves initiation and maintenance of exclusive breastfeeding among first-time mothers and the perception of their health status compared to the health education program alone.