After Caesarean Section Oxitocin Breast Massage Anthropometric Characteristics of the Newborn
Launched by HALIC UNIVERSITY · Jan 29, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of May 05, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Background: Delays in breastfeeding and milk release after cesarean section may negatively affect the early initiation of breastfeeding and the mother's breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Research Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of breast and oxytocin massage after cesarean section on the anthropometric characteristics of the newborn and breastfeeding self-efficacy.
Methods: The study was conducted in a single-blind randomized controlled type and 126 mothers who delivered by cesarean section in the postpartum department of a private hospital in Istanbul/Turkey were ran...
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • The study included mothers between the ages of 18 and 35, who were primiparous, due (37-42 GW) and cesarean section, who could understand and speak Turkish, who had no anatomical problems with their breasts, and who were in the first 24 hours after birth.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Mothers with communication problems, having a chronic illness, breastfeeding related problems (breast or newborn) and mothers with newborns with IUGR or genetic disease were not included in the study.
About Halic University
Halic University is a distinguished educational institution committed to advancing medical research and clinical innovation. With a focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university fosters an environment that encourages pioneering studies in healthcare and life sciences. Halic University aims to enhance patient outcomes through rigorous clinical trials, leveraging its state-of-the-art facilities and expertise of its renowned faculty. The institution prioritizes ethical standards and scientific integrity in all its research endeavors, contributing significantly to the global body of medical knowledge and the development of effective therapeutic solutions.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Istanbul, , Turkey
Patients applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported