The Effect of Antenatal Education Based on the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Theory and Postpartum Follow-Up Counseling on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Attitudes in Adolescent Pregnant Women

Launched by SAGLIK BILIMLERI UNIVERSITESI · Jun 9, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying whether special education and counseling can help teenage pregnant women feel more confident and positive about breastfeeding their babies. The program includes learning about breastfeeding before the baby is born and getting support and follow-up counseling after birth. The goal is to make it easier for young mothers to start and continue breastfeeding, which is important for both their health and their baby’s health.

Teen girls between 14 and 19 years old who are pregnant with one baby and at least 28 weeks along may be eligible to join if they plan to breastfeed and are willing to participate in the education and counseling sessions. Participants will receive breastfeeding education based on a proven theory that helps increase confidence, along with ongoing support after the baby is born. This study hopes to improve young mothers’ attitudes about breastfeeding and help them breastfeed successfully, addressing common challenges faced by adolescent mothers.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Adolescent pregnant individuals (ages 14-19)
• • Singleton pregnancy
• • Gestational age of at least 28 weeks at enrollment
• • Planning to breastfeed postpartum
• • Willing to participate in antenatal education and postpartum follow-up counseling
• • Able to provide informed consent
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.)
• • Maternal or fetal conditions contraindicating breastfeeding (e.g., galactosemia)
• • Severe maternal complications (e.g., preeclampsia with severe features, placenta previa with bleeding)
• • History of previous breastfeeding difficulties or conditions affecting lactation (e.g., breast surgery)
• • Psychiatric disorders that may interfere with participation
• • Inability to complete follow-ups due to planned relocation or other reasons