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Telehealth-Supported Breastfeeding Counseling in Primiparous Mothers
Sponsor: Marmara University
Summary
Breastfeeding is critical for infant and maternal health; however, many first-time mothers experience difficulties that may lead to early discontinuation of breastfeeding. Telehealth-supported breastfeeding counseling has the potential to provide timely, accessible, and continuous support to mothers during the postpartum period. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of telehealth-supported breastfeeding counseling on breastfeeding duration, breastfeeding self-efficacy, and postpartum depressive symptoms in primiparous mothers. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a telehealth-supported breastfeeding counseling group or a routine postpartum care group. The intervention group will receive structured breastfeeding counseling sessions delivered via telecommunication tools in addition to standard care, while the control group will receive routine postpartum care only. Outcomes will be assessed using validated questionnaires and follow-up evaluations during the postpartum period. The findings of this study may contribute to improving breastfeeding support strategies and maternal mental health outcomes.
Official title: The Effect of Telehealth-Supported Breastfeeding Counseling on Breastfeeding Duration, Self-Efficacy, and Postpartum Depressive Symptoms: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - 45 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
100
Start Date
2026-02-25
Completion Date
2027-02-25
Last Updated
2026-02-09
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Telehealth-Supported Breastfeeding Counseling
Structured breastfeeding counseling delivered via telehealth methods, including scheduled video or telephone-based sessions conducted by trained healthcare professionals. The intervention is provided in addition to routine postpartum care and focuses on breastfeeding techniques, problem-solving, maternal support, and breastfeeding self-efficacy during the postpartum period.
Routine Postpartum Care
Participants receive routine postpartum care according to standard clinical practice, without additional telehealth-supported breastfeeding counseling.
Locations (1)
Marmara University Faculty of Medicine
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)