Clinical Research Directory

EVALUATION OF TWO MIDWIFE-SUPPORTED BREASTFEEDING POSITIONS DURING THE FIRST BREASTFEEDING FOLLOWING VAGINAL BIRTH

This study is being conducted by Dr. Benay OĞUZ. This form has been prepared to inform you about the conditions and procedures of the study. \*\*Title of the Study:\*\* Evaluation of Two Different Midwife-Supported Breastfeeding Positions During the First Breastfeeding After Vaginal Birth: A Randomized Controlled Trial \*\*What Is the Purpose of the Study?\*\* The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of two different breastfeeding positions, applied with midwife support during the first breastfeeding after vaginal birth, on breastfeeding success. If you agree to participate in the study, you will be expected to allow the midwife to support you during breastfeeding. Your participation in this study will take approximately 20 minutes. \*\*How Will We Use the Information Collected from You?\*\* Your participation in this study is entirely voluntary. You will not be asked to provide any information that could identify you or your institution. Your information will be kept strictly confidential and will be evaluated only by the researchers. The information obtained from the participants will be analyzed collectively and may be used in scientific publications. The data you provide will not be matched with any identifying information collected through the voluntary participation forms. Approximately 80 postpartum women who voluntarily agree to participate are expected to be included in this study. \*\*What You Should Know About Participation:\*\* This study does not involve any additional risks beyond those that may ordinarily be encountered in daily life. The intervention consists of midwife-supported breastfeeding positioning, which is part of routine postpartum care, and observational assessment of breastfeeding. Midwife support during the first breastfeeding may contribute to improving maternal comfort and reducing breastfeeding difficulties in the early postpartum period by facilitating more effective positioning. If you feel uncomfortable for any reason during your participation, you are free to withdraw from the study at any time. In such a case, it will be sufficient to inform the researcher verbally or by email that you wish to withdraw from the study. At the end of the study, any questions you may have regarding the research will be answered.

Determining the Effect of the ThetaHealing Meditation Method Given During the Antenatal Period on Labor Pain and Fear in Primiparous Women

PurposeThis randomized controlled trial (RCT) aims to evaluate the effects of antenatal ThetaHealing meditation training on labor pain and childbirth fear among primiparous women.ObjectivesTo enhance childbirth satisfaction by enabling laboring women to utilize the ThetaHealing meditation technique during delivery.To assess the efficacy of ThetaHealing meditation in alleviating labor pain and fostering pain adaptation.To evaluate the impact of ThetaHealing meditation on reducing childbirth fear and enhancing psychological coping mechanisms during labor.To optimize intrapartum comfort via ThetaHealing meditation, thereby promoting spontaneous vaginal delivery.Background and HypothesesLabor pain and fear of childbirth (tokophobia) significantly influence maternal delivery preferences. Exposure to negative birth narratives often instills maladaptive beliefs, leading women to anticipate traumatic, high-risk birth outcomes. Implementing antenatal ThetaHealing meditation aims to cultivate positive cognitive reframing, thereby improving maternal comfort during labor.Furthermore, continuous midwifery support enhances maternal self-efficacy and emotional security, which directly impacts delivery outcomes. Although empirical literature regarding intrapartum electroencephalographic (EEG) activity remains limited, clinical observations suggest that routine hospital admissions-characterized by continuous electronic fetal monitoring (NST), bright lighting, and procedural interventions-predominantly induce beta-wave activity associated with heightened stress and anxiety. Transitioning to a low-stimulus environment with continuous midwifery care may facilitate a shift toward alpha brainwave activity ($8\\text{--}12\\text{ Hz}$), promoting relaxation. Under self-paced labor conditions, women may further transition into theta-wave activity ($4\\text{--}8\\text{ Hz}$), a state of heightened intuition, reduced distress, and somatic attunement.Given the lack of quantitative neurophysiological data during labor, this study utilizes EEG monitoring to track maternal brainwave frequencies during ThetaHealing meditation. By evaluating the method's efficacy in fostering alpha and theta frequencies, this research seeks to mitigate unnecessary cesarean deliveries, alleviate childbirth fear and pain, and address a key gap in the neuro-obstetric literature.Key Enhancements:Randomized controlled study $\\rightarrow$ Randomized controlled trial (RCT): Standard medical abbreviation.Childbirth fear $\\rightarrow$ Fear of childbirth (tokophobia): Incorporates accepted clinical terminology.Surrender $\\rightarrow$ Somatic attunement / Psychological coping: Replaced the non-clinical concept of "surrender" with precise biobehavioral language suitable for medical journals.Brain wave $\\rightarrow$ Brainwave frequency / EEG activity: Standard neurophysiological terms.

The Effect of Skin-to-skin Contact at Birth

To determine the effects of skin-to-skin contact at birth on birth outcomes (placental delivery time, postpartum pain level, time of first breastfeeding, and breastfeeding motivation) and on postpartum parenting behavior.