Massage, Newborn, Sleep
Conditions
Brief summary
As the role of mothers increases in the postpartum period, depression, stress, sleep problems and general needs also increase. Recent studies have emphasized the need to treat more than just the mother's depression in cases of postpartum depression. The increase in the bond with the baby during this process is possible with the mother's compliance with the process. A healthy sleep between the mother and the baby improves the bond between them. One of the most important aids that facilitates the meeting of this need is baby massage. Baby massage is a tradition that begins immediately after birth in many cultures. Massage has a great positive effect on mother-baby interaction, increases the baby's sleep quality, reduces crying, lowers bilirubin levels and encourages mother-baby interaction. The aim of this study is to examine the effect of baby massage therapy applied by a physiotherapist on the baby's sleep duration and mother-baby attachment and the relationship between sleep duration and mother-baby attachment. The hypothesis of the study is that massage applied to babies will increase the baby's sleep quality and strengthen the bond between mother and baby.
Interventions
OTHERmassage
Basic classical baby massage, which is also taught to physiotherapists as part of their training. Classical massage will be applied to the baby's entire body, including the face.
Sponsors
University of Yalova
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
0 Days to 6 Months
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* to be born on time * to be between 0-6 months old
Exclusion criteria
* Conditions contraindicated for massage * Termination of volunteering by guardian
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Brief Infant Sleep Questionnaire | 4 weeks | This questionnaire asks everything you need to know about baby sleep. |
| mother infant attachment scale | 4 weeks | This scale is answered by the mother. It measures the mother's level of bonding with her baby. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed