Hypnobreastfeeding vs. Traditional Education

NCT07190521 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Merve İrem İslikaye
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 111
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Breastfeeding is a vital component of maternal and infant health, and its success is closely linked to the mother's psychological readiness, self-efficacy, and perception of milk sufficiency. In recent years, alternative educational approaches such as hypnobreastfeeding, which integrates hypnosis and relaxation techniques into prenatal education, have gained increasing attention. These approaches aim to improve maternal self-efficacy, reduce stress and anxiety during the breastfeeding period, and promote better adaptation to breastfeeding in the early postpartum phase. Traditional prenatal breastfeeding education primarily focuses on anatomical, physiological, and practical aspects of breastfeeding. While effective, this approach may not sufficiently address maternal fears, emotional barriers, or negative birth experiences that can undermine breastfeeding outcomes. In contrast, hypnobreastfeeding education incorporates guided imagery, affirmations, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation, offering a more holistic preparation for breastfeeding. Emerging studies suggest that mothers who receive hypnobreastfeeding training demonstrate higher levels of breastfeeding self-efficacy, stronger emotional bonding, better adaptation to breastfeeding, and lower perceptions of insufficient milk compared to those receiving standard education. This review explores the comparative effectiveness of hypnobreastfeeding versus traditional prenatal breastfeeding education, focusing on three key outcomes: maternal self-efficacy, breastfeeding adaptation, and perceived insufficient milk supply. The findings indicate that combining psychological readiness techniques with conventional education may enhance maternal confidence and breastfeeding continuity. Further research with larger sample sizes and long-term follow-up is needed to validate the integration of hypnobreastfeeding into routine antenatal care.

Conditions

Breastfeeding

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• To determine the breastfeeding self-efficacy levels of mothers.

  Assessed using the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale

  16 weeks

• To determine the breastfeeding Adaptation levels of mothers.

  (Assessed using the Breastfeeding Adaptation Scale.)

  16 weeks

Study Arms (2)

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

Prenatal Education Group Hypnobreastfeeding Group

Other: hypnobreastfeeding education; Other: Traditional prenatal education

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

Control Group

Interventions

hypnobreastfeeding education OTHER

Hypnobreastfeeding education is an antenatal training method that combines: Hypnotherapy principles Guided imagery Affirmations Breathing and deep relaxation techniques

intervention group

Traditional prenatal education OTHER

Traditional prenatal education programs, often referred to as antenatal or maternity school classes, are structured group sessions provided to pregnant women, typically in clinical or community settings. These classes aim to: Prepare expectant mothers for labor, birth, and postpartum care, Provide evidence-based information about breastfeeding, newborn care, and maternal recovery, Promote positive health behaviors during pregnancy, Reduce fear and anxiety by increasing knowledge and confidence.

intervention group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: pregnacy
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Gestational age between 28 and 36 weeks,
• Primiparous pregnant women,
• Age between 18 and 40 years,
• Singleton pregnancy,
• Spontaneous conception (not assisted reproductive technology),
• No visual or hearing impairments,
• No communication difficulties,
• Completion of traditional prenatal (antenatal) education,
• Completion of hypnobreastfeeding education,
• No medical conditions preventing breastfeeding (e.g., anatomical breast issues),
• Voluntary participation in the study.

You may not qualify if:

• Multiple pregnancy (twins, triplets, etc.),
• Conception via assisted reproductive techniques,
• Diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder,
• Failure to complete either prenatal education or hypnobreastfeeding education,
• Declining to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Sakarya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Sakarya University

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Öznur Tiryaki, Asoss.Prof.

CONTACT

0264 295 7271; oznuritiryaki@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Associate Professor

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 18, 2025
• First Posted: September 24, 2025
• Study Start: September 25, 2025
• Primary Completion: November 15, 2025
• Study Completion: December 20, 2025
• Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)