Multi-component breastfeeding support after cesarean to boost confidence and bonding
The Effect of a Multi-Component Breastfeeding Support Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Mother-Infant Bonding in Mothers Following Cesarean Section
This program will be tested to see if it helps mothers who had cesarean births feel more confident about breastfeeding and bond better with their babies.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Cumhuriyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sivas, Merkez) |
| Trial ID | NCT07474402 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Cesarean delivery can delay early breastfeeding, limit skin-to-skin contact, and reduce early mother–infant interaction because of postoperative pain and delayed mobilization. This pretest–posttest controlled trial delivers a multi-component breastfeeding support program to primiparous mothers after cesarean delivery and compares outcomes with a control group. Breastfeeding self-efficacy and mother–infant bonding are measured before and after the intervention during the early postpartum period. The intervention is provided at the Obstetrics Service and Lactation Counseling Clinic of Sivas Cumhuriyet University Hospital between February and August 2026.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Primiparous mothers aged 18 or older who delivered by cesarean section, are exclusively breastfeeding healthy and stable infants, can read Turkish, have a mobile phone, and can attend follow-up visits are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: Mothers with postpartum complications, medical or psychiatric conditions preventing breastfeeding, infants with severe health issues or requiring NICU care, multiple pregnancies, or who already received prenatal breastfeeding education may not receive benefit.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could help mothers feel more confident breastfeeding and strengthen early mother–infant bonding after cesarean delivery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous breastfeeding support interventions have often improved maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy and breastfeeding outcomes, so this program builds on existing supportive evidence.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
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
Where this trial is running
Sivas, Merkez
- Sivas Cumhuriyet University Hospital — Sivas, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: shabnam Behnam Makouei, Master's Student
- Email: shabnambehnam.bm@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 552 828 5168
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.