The Effect of Nursing Pillow Use on Nipple Pain and Comfort
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
AgeNot listed
SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa
About this trial
Many factors influence breastfeeding. Nipple pain and comfort are among these factors and can negatively impact the breastfeeding process. A nursing pillow can relieve nipple pain and increase comfort. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and comfort.
Eligibility criteria
This trial accepts healthy volunteersQualifiers
Women who gave birth at 37 weeks of gestation or later
Women who had a vaginal delivery
Primiparous women
Women whose babies weigh 2500 grams or more
Disqualifiers
Women who gave birth to twins or more
Women with previous breastfeeding experience
Women who experienced postpartum complications
Women with conditions that may prevent breastfeeding
Trial design
Design model
Parallel
Treatments tested in this trial
Nursing Pillow
BehavioralAlthough there are studies investigating the effects of breastfeeding pillow use on breastfeeding success, comfort, and positive outcomes for both mother and baby, no study has been found examining the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and maternal comfort in women who have undergone vaginal delivery. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and comfort during the postpartum period.
Treatment groups
112 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsGroup A: Intervention GroupExperimental treatment 1 intervention
Group B: Control GroupNo intervention 0 interventions
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Nipple Pain
The intensity of nipple pain experienced by mothers during breastfeeding measured by Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Time frame
It will be evaluated within the first 24 hours postpartum and on the 7th day.Secondary outcomes
1
Comfort
Maternal comfort during breastfeeding assessed using the Postpartum Comfort Scale.
Time frame
The Postpartum Comfort Scale is a validated tool consisting of 34 items rated on a 5-point Likert scale. It evaluates physical, psychospiritual, and sociocultural comfort. It will be evaluated within the first 24 hours postpartum and on the 7th day.Sponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov
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