Mindfulness program to help mothers with perceived low milk supply
The Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Maternal Perceived Milk Supply: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study is testing if a mindfulness program can help mothers who feel they don't have enough breast milk feel better and more confident about breastfeeding.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 70 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 35 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06668467 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program on breastfeeding self-efficacy, stress, depression, anxiety, and breastfeeding awareness among women who perceive their breast milk supply to be insufficient. Conducted as a single-blind, randomized controlled trial, participants will be divided into an intervention group receiving MBSR sessions and a control group receiving standard care. The study will take place at Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Education and Research Hospital from November 2024 to January 2025, with data collected through interviews and measurement tools before and after the intervention.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18-35 who are first-time mothers, have given birth vaginally, and perceive their milk supply to be insufficient.
Not a fit: Patients with high-risk pregnancies, medical conditions preventing breastfeeding, or psychiatric illnesses may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enhance breastfeeding self-efficacy and reduce stress and anxiety in new mothers, leading to improved breastfeeding outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown positive outcomes with mindfulness interventions in similar contexts, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between the ages of 18-35 * 37 weeks or more of gestation * Primipar * Having given birth vaginally * University Health Application and Research Center, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic * Having a single and healthy baby (no multiple pregnancy) * Having completed at least primary school * Being able to communicate in Turkish by phone using the WhatsApp application * The baby is with the mother Exclusion Criteria: * Having a high-risk pregnancy * Having a medical condition or taking medication that prevents breastfeeding * Having a communication problems (vision, hearing, speech, language problems) * Having a psychiatric illness * There is an obstacle that prevents the baby from being with the mother or being in the neonatal intensive care unit * Having a condition/disease that prevents you from doing mindfulness practices (breathing exercises, body scanning)
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Zeynep Kamil Women and Children's Diseases Training and Research Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Leyla Kaya, PhD — Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
- Study coordinator: Leyla Kaya, PhD
- Email: leylakaya02@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905456449327
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.