Article 2024 · 1 citations

The effect of breastfeeding education and skin-to-skin contact on breastfeeding efficiency and maternal attachment: a randomized controlled study

Canbay, Funda Citil, Citil, Elif Tugce, Degirmen, Nuriye

Abstract

The study aimed to compare the effects of breastfeeding education and skin-to-skin contact on breastfeeding efficiency and maternal attachment. This study was a three-group randomized controlled study. This study was conducted with 92 women in a delivery room in Turkiye between October 2021 and May 2022. The study consists of continuous early SSC (Group A), breastfeeding education (Group B), and control groups (Group C). Group A received SSC education and Group B received structured breastfeeding education. The groups were homogeneous in terms of sociodemographic and obstetric characteristics (p > 0.05). The levels of maternal attachment and breastfeeding activity of mothers in Group A were effective (p < 0.001). While SSC education was more effective than breastfeeding education in terms of these variables (p < 0.001), no significant difference was found in the control group. These findings may encourage professional support in enhancing breastfeeding efficiency and maternal attachment. .

Keywords

Breastfeeding education breastfeeding efficiency newborn maternal attachment skin-to-skin contact INFANTS

WoS Categories

Education & Educational Research Psychology, Developmental

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being Gender Equality

Citation

Journal: EARLY CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND CARE
Year: 2024
Volume: 194
Issue: 3
Pages: 424-434
ISSN: 0300-4430
eISSN: 1476-8275
DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2024.2320885
WoS UID: WOS:001176451100001

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