Individualized hybrid breastfeeding education for first-time mothers
Official title: The Effect of Individualized Hybrid Breastfeeding Education in Late Pregnancy on Antenatal Attachment and Breastfeeding Behaviors in Primiparous Women
Run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University · NCT07478341 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will try whether personalized face-to-face plus online breastfeeding education in late pregnancy helps first-time mothers bond with their baby and breastfeed successfully.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 30, 2026 |
| Main results expected | June 14, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 30, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | August 26, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07478341 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
First-time pregnant women aged 18–35 with a singleton pregnancy at or after 36 weeks who can read Turkish and have access to a smartphone or the internet are ideal candidates.
✕Probably not a fit
Women with pregnancy complications, multiple gestation, inability to attend the required sessions, or no internet/smartphone access are unlikely to benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled program delivers individualized breastfeeding education beginning at 36 weeks of pregnancy, with a face-to-face session, a reinforcement/practice session at 38 weeks, and personalized digital materials and short videos. Participants also receive online consultation support and postpartum follow-up sessions in the first week and at six weeks after birth. Outcomes include measures of antenatal maternal-fetal attachment and breastfeeding behaviors such as initiation and exclusivity. The control group receives routine hospital education while the intervention group receives the hybrid, personalized program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could strengthen maternal antenatal attachment and increase breastfeeding self-efficacy, leading to earlier initiation and higher rates of exclusive breastfeeding among first-time mothers.
How similar studies have gone: Prior educational and psychosocial prenatal interventions have improved breastfeeding initiation and self-efficacy, and hybrid face-to-face plus digital approaches have shown promising results in related research.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18-35 years, At 36 weeks of gestation or later, Experiencing their first pregnancy (primiparous), Having a singleton pregnancy, Able to read and write in Turkish and capable of communication, Having access to a smartphone or the internet, Free from any physical or mental health problems that would prevent participation in the education, Willing to voluntarily participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: Presence of chronic physical illness or pregnancy complications (e.g., preeclampsia, gestational diabetes), Multiple pregnancy, Gestation earlier than 36 weeks, Inability to actively participate in the education due to communication barriers or cognitive impairment, Lack of access to a smartphone or the internet, Failure to attend any stage of the educational program or voluntary withdrawal from the study, Refusal to participate in the study or failure to sign the informed consent form.
Where it's running
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Elbistan Devlet Hastanesi
Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Asst. Prof. — Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
- Study coordinator: Asst. Prof.
- Email: emel_guclu4606@hotmail.com
- Phone: 3443004901
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.