Breastfeeding Success in Newborns
Conditions
Brief summary
Objective: The study aims to examine the effect of lullabies and white noise on breastfeeding success in newborns. Method: The study was conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design. The sample size, determined based on power analysis, consisted of 160 newborns, and participants were divided into four groups (female voice lullaby=40, male voice lullaby=40, white noise=40, control=40). Infants in the experimental groups were exposed to the relevant auditory stimulus during breastfeeding, while no intervention was made in the control group. Data were collected using the mother and newborn information form and the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Scale.
Interventions
OTHERA Woman's Voice Lullaby
Mircan Kaya - The lullaby "I Set Out on Foot from Çamlıbel" was played at a sound level of 55 dB during the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding.
OTHERA man's voice singing a lullaby
Kadim Tekin - "I Set Out on Foot from Çamlıbel" lullaby was played at a sound level of 55 dB during the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding.
OTHERWhite Noise
Orhan Osman - Don't Let Your Baby Cry: Two white noise recordings were played at a sound level of 55 dB during the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding.
Sponsors
Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Intervention model description
Four parallel groups: Control, Female lullaby, Male lullaby, and White noise groups. In all intervention groups, auditory stimuli were applied at 55 dB and evaluated with the LATCH scale during the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
1 Days to 3 Days
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Gestational age between 38 and 42 weeks Birth weight between 2,500 and 4,000 grams Apgar scores of 8 or higher at 1 and 5 minutes No anatomical, physiological, congenital, or auditory anomalies No family history of childhood hearing loss Healthy newborns for whom parental consent was obtained
Exclusion criteria
Preterm or post-term newborns (gestational age \<37 weeks or \>42 weeks) Newborns with congenital anomalies or health problems Mothers with hearing impairment Mothers with communication barriers
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Scale Score | Within the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding during the first 24 hours after birth | The LATCH scale consists of five subcategories: L (Latching-on), A (Audible swallowing), T (Type of nipple), C (Comfort), and H (Help). Each subcategory is scored on a scale of 0 to 2. The total score ranges from 0 to 10, with a higher score indicating better breastfeeding success. |
| LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool Score | Within the first 15 minutes of breastfeeding at 24 hours postpartum | The LATCH scale consists of 5 components (Latching-on, Audible swallowing, Type of nipple, Comfort, Help) each scored 0-2. Total score ranges from 0 to 10, with higher scores indicating better breastfeeding success. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed