The Effect of a Multi-Component Breastfeeding Support Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Mother-Infant Bonding in Mothers Following Cesarean Section
Breastfeeding Self-EfficacyMother-Infant AttachmentBreastfeeding Consultancy TrainingPrimigravida Women
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Breastfeeding Support Program
Breastfeeding Support Program: In my thesis, the multi-component breastfeeding support program was applied to address a gap in the literature. Altay and Sarıalioğlu (2024, Breastfeeding Medicine, 19(12):947-956) showed that baby soothing training for primiparous mothers significantly improved maternal role perception, attachment, and breastfeeding self-efficacy (p\<0.001). However, experimental studies simultaneously evaluating breastfeeding education, psychosocial support, video, message, telephone follow-ups, and individualized counseling are limited. Therefore, my study provides strong causal evidence using an experimental design. The sample size (n=100) is larger than many existing studies, and the study uniquely combines three measures: self-efficacy, bonding, and LATCH.
Study summary
This study tests a breastfeeding support program for mothers who give birth by cesarean section. The purpose of the study is to see whether the program helps mothers feel more confident about breastfeeding and improves mother-baby bonding.
Eligibility
Sex
FEMALE
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
\- Primiparous mothers who have completed pregnancy
Mothers who delivered by cesarean section (C/S)
Mothers in the early postpartum period
Mothers aged 18 years and older
Mothers who are exclusively breastfeeding
Mothers with healthy and stable infants
Mothers with no medical conditions that may interfere with breastfeeding
Mothers who can read and understand Turkish and complete the data forms
Exclusion Criteria:
* Mothers who experienced postpartum complications
Infants with severe health problems, congenital anomalies, or requiring intensive care
Infants hospitalized in neonatal intensive care unit
Mothers with medical or psychiatric conditions that prevent breastfeeding
Mothers with multiple pregnancies (twins, triplets, etc.)
Mothers who cannot attend follow-up visits during the study
Mothers without mobile phones
Mothers who received breastfeeding education during pregnancy
Primary outcome measure(s)
Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale Mother-Infant Bonding Scale LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Scale — Baseline (48 hours postpartum) Number of Participants Achieving Increased Scores in Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy (14-70, higher = better), LATCH (0-10, higher = better), and Mother-Infant Bonding (19-76, higher = stronger) at 4 Weeks After a Multicomponent Breastfeeding Support Program Following Cesarean Section.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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