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Hypno-Breastfeeding Education and Postpartum Outcomes

ConditionPostpartum Anxiety
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi

About this trial

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of hypno-breastfeeding-based education on postpartum anxiety, self-compassion, breastfeeding motivation, and breastfeeding self-efficacy among mothers in the early postpartum period. The postpartum period is a critical phase characterized by significant physical and psychological changes. Primiparous mothers, in particular, may experience anxiety, lack of confidence, and reduced motivation for breastfeeding, which may negatively affect breastfeeding success and mother-infant bonding.

The study will be conducted with 102 primiparous mothers aged 18-40 years within the first 72 hours postpartum. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive hypno-breastfeeding-based education, while the control group will receive routine care. The educational program includes principles of hypnosis, breastfeeding knowledge, anxiety management, self-efficacy enhancement, and self-awareness techniques, supported by guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and positive suggestion methods.

Data will be collected using validated scales, including the Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Appropriate statistical analyses will be performed.

The findings are expected to contribute to the development of psychoeducational nursing interventions, reduce postpartum anxiety, improve breastfeeding outcomes, and strengthen maternal adaptation.

Eligibility criteria

This trial accepts healthy volunteers

Qualifiers

Primiparous mothers Aged between 18-40 years Within the first 72 hours postpartum Having a singleton birth Staying in the same room with the newborn (rooming-in) No medical condition preventing breastfeeding No chronic disease or pregnancy-related complications Did not receive breastfeeding education during pregnancy Able to understand and speak Turkish Willing to participate and provide informed consent

Disqualifiers

Use of medications that interfere with breastfeeding Having a newborn admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit Diagnosed psychiatric disorder or use of psychiatric medication Participation in less than 80% of the intervention sessions Withdrawal from the study at any stage

Trial design

Design model

Parallel

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Hypno-Breastfeeding Education

    Behavioral

    The intervention consists of a structured hypno-breastfeeding-based educational program designed specifically for primiparous mothers in the early postpartum period. This program integrates principles of hypnosis with breastfeeding education to address both psychological and behavioral aspects of breastfeeding. The intervention is delivered in three sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. The first session focuses on the fundamentals of hypnosis, the importance of breastfeeding, and correct breastfeeding techniques. The second session addresses postpartum anxiety, psychological factors affecting breastfeeding, and hypnosis-based methods to enhance self-efficacy. The third session focuses on self-awareness, development of positive behavioral patterns, and coping strategies for breastfeeding challenges.

Treatment groups

102 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups
Group A: Hypno-Breastfeeding EducationExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Routine Care (Control Group)No intervention 0 interventions

Trial outcomes

Primary outcomes

1

Postpartum Anxiety

Measured using the Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) to evaluate changes in anxiety levels among mothers. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (within the first 72 hours postpartum) and after the intervention.

Time frame
1 month

Secondary outcomes

1

Self-Compassion

Measured using the Self-Compassion Scale to assess changes in mothers' self-kindness, mindfulness, and emotional regulation levels at baseline and post-intervention.

Time frame
1 month
2

Breastfeeding Motivation

Measured using the Breastfeeding Motivation Scale to evaluate mothers' willingness and psychological readiness to initiate and maintain breastfeeding.

Time frame
1 month
3

Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

Measured using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale to assess mothers' confidence in their ability to successfully breastfeed.

Time frame
1 month

Other outcomes

Locations

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Sponsors and contacts

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Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Lead sponsor

Source ClinicalTrials.gov

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