Clinical Research Directory
Browse clinical research sites, groups, and studies.
Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program
Sponsor: Serap Öner
Summary
This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a structured, midwife-led home-based postpartum follow-up program could improve breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment among postpartum women. A total of 98 women were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to either the intervention group or the control group. In addition to routine postpartum care, women in the intervention group received an individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. Women in the control group received routine postpartum care. Breastfeeding self-efficacy, postpartum sleep quality, and maternal attachment were assessed at baseline and at six weeks postpartum.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Sleep Quality, and Maternal Attachment: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
98
Start Date
2026-02-12
Completion Date
2026-07-28
Last Updated
2026-08-19
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Midwife-Led Home-Based Postpartum Follow-up Program
The program included a 15-minute individual education session before hospital discharge, a home visit of approximately 30 minutes during the second postpartum week, and telephone follow-up during the fourth postpartum week. The program addressed breastfeeding technique, positioning and attachment, management of breastfeeding problems, postpartum self-care, sleep hygiene, maternal-infant interaction, and individualized problem-solving.
Routine Postpartum Care
Routine postpartum care and standard discharge education were provided according to the hospital's usual clinical practice.
Locations (1)
Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Elazig, Turkey, Elâzığ, Turkey (Türkiye)