Participants for a University study needed!

Researchers at the University of Derby, the University of Nottingham and Riphah International University is currently conducting a study to explore the breastfeeding experiences of women who restrict their diet to lose weight in the UK.

If you are:

  • Aged 18+
  • Based in the UK
  • Have experienced breastfeeding while restricting diet for weight loss.
  • Have given birth in the last 3 years.
  • Are willing to participate in an online interview about your experiences in English, Urdun or Punjab.

Then you are eligible to participate in this research. To protect the wellbeing of participants, people who have a diagnosed eating disorder, are in the process of receiving a diagnosis of an eating disorder or are currently receiving treatment for an eating disorder, cannot participate in the study.

If you are interested in finding out about the study and want to know more, click here.

If you would like any further information about the project, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the research team:

Sarah Mason: Email s.mason14@unimail.derby.ac.uk, Telephone 07923 869038

Dr Emma Sharpe: Email e.sharpe@derby.ac.uk, Telephone (01332) 593737

Dr Jenny Hallam: Email j.hallam@derby.ac.uk, Telephone (01332) 593060

Associate Professor Jessica Jackson: Email jessica.jackson1@nottingham.ac.uk, Telephone: +44 (0) 115 82 30931

Ms. Mehwish Ishfaq: Email: mehwish.ishfaq@riphah.edu.pk, Telephone: +92 3035531886  

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