Breastfeeding, Postpartum Period
Conditions
Brief summary
This study evaluated whether breastfeeding education delivered using the teach-back method improves breastfeeding outcomes and mother-infant bonding among primiparous postpartum women. Early postpartum breastfeeding education is routinely provided in many hospitals; however, women may have difficulty remembering or applying the information after birth. Teach-back is a communication method where the patient is asked to explain the information back in their own words, allowing the educator to check understanding and clarify misconceptions. In this randomized controlled trial, postpartum women who gave birth in a private hospital were assigned either to a teach-back breastfeeding education group or to a control group receiving standard breastfeeding education. Breastfeeding success, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and mother-infant bonding were assessed using validated measurement tools at postpartum 6 hours and again at postpartum 24 hours. The findings of this study aim to support evidence-based postpartum breastfeeding education practices and improve early breastfeeding outcomes.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALTeach-Back Breastfeeding Education
Participants received standard postpartum breastfeeding education plus an additional teach-back session delivered one time at postpartum 3-4 hours. The session lasted approximately 30 minutes in total, including education and participant feedback. Content included key elements of effective breastfeeding (latch, audible swallowing, nipple type, breast/nipple comfort, and positioning/hold) and signs of successful breastfeeding.
Sponsors
Nilgun Avci
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Women who gave birth at the study hospital during the study period * Primiparous postpartum women * Live birth * Volunteered to participate and provided informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Multiparous women * Neonatal or perinatal loss * Mothers who refused breastfeeding * Inability to communicate in Turkish * Hearing impairment or mental health conditions limiting participation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Success | At postpartum 6 hours and postpartum 24 hours | Breastfeeding success assessed using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy | At postpartum 6 hours and postpartum 24 hours | Breastfeeding self-efficacy assessed using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form (BSES-SF). |
| Mother-Infant Bonding | At postpartum 6 hours and postpartum 24 hours | Mother-infant bonding assessed using the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed