Midwife-Led Digital Follow-Up After Cesarean Delivery
Official title: The Effect of a Midwife-Led Digital Follow-Up Program on Postpartum Depression, Perceived Social Support, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy in Women After Cesarean Section: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Inonu University · NCT07523932 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This trial tests whether a midwife-led, four-week digital follow-up after cesarean delivery improves mood, social support, and breastfeeding confidence compared with standard postpartum care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 45 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Inonu University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Giresun) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 15, 2026 |
| Main results expected | September 2026 |
| Study ends | October 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07523932 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Women aged 18–45 who had a cesarean delivery, are within 24 hours postpartum, have a healthy singleton newborn, can speak Turkish, and consent to participate.
✕Probably not a fit
Women who have psychiatric history, severe maternal complications, a newborn requiring intensive care, communication difficulties, or participation in another intervention may not benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
In this randomized controlled trial, postpartum women who had a cesarean section are assigned to either an intervention group that receives a structured in-person education by a midwife on day 1 plus a 4-week digital follow-up, or a control group that receives routine care. Data on postpartum depression, perceived social support, and breastfeeding self-efficacy are collected at baseline (postpartum day 1), week 1, and week 4 using validated tools. The study aims to determine if continuous, midwife-led digital support in the early postpartum period can improve maternal psychological well-being and breastfeeding outcomes. Recruitment occurs at a university hospital, and randomization uses computer-generated sequences to ensure allocation concealment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could offer a scalable way to support new mothers after cesarean delivery, potentially reducing postpartum depression and improving breastfeeding confidence.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies with midwife-led digital or structured postnatal support have shown improvements in maternal well-being and breastfeeding metrics, though results vary by setting and population.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged between 18 and 45 years * Women who have undergone cesarean section * Within the first 24 hours postpartum * Able to communicate in Turkish * Having a healthy singleton newborn * Willing to participate and provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of psychiatric disorders * Presence of severe maternal complications * Newborn requiring intensive care unit admission * Women with communication difficulties * Participation in another intervention study
Where it's running
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Giresun University
Giresun, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tuba E Benli
- Email: enise.benli@giresun.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 552 456 58 28
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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.