Hypno-Breastfeeding Education and Postpartum Outcomes

NCT07528001 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: Hypno-Breastfeeding
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 102
• Locations: 0 countries
• Sites: N/A

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of hypno-breastfeeding-based education on postpartum anxiety, self-compassion, breastfeeding motivation, and breastfeeding self-efficacy among mothers in the early postpartum period. The postpartum period is a critical phase characterized by significant physical and psychological changes. Primiparous mothers, in particular, may experience anxiety, lack of confidence, and reduced motivation for breastfeeding, which may negatively affect breastfeeding success and mother-infant bonding. The study will be conducted with 102 primiparous mothers aged 18-40 years within the first 72 hours postpartum. Participants will be randomly assigned to intervention and control groups. The intervention group will receive hypno-breastfeeding-based education, while the control group will receive routine care. The educational program includes principles of hypnosis, breastfeeding knowledge, anxiety management, self-efficacy enhancement, and self-awareness techniques, supported by guided relaxation, breathing exercises, and positive suggestion methods. Data will be collected using validated scales, including the Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale, Self-Compassion Scale, Breastfeeding Motivation Scale, and Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale. Appropriate statistical analyses will be performed. The findings are expected to contribute to the development of psychoeducational nursing interventions, reduce postpartum anxiety, improve breastfeeding outcomes, and strengthen maternal adaptation.

Conditions

Postpartum Anxiety

Keywords

Hypno-breastfeeding; Postpartum Anxiety; Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Postpartum Anxiety

  Measured using the Postpartum-Specific Anxiety Scale (PSAS) to evaluate changes in anxiety levels among mothers. Assessments will be conducted at baseline (within the first 72 hours postpartum) and after the intervention.

  1 month

Secondary Outcomes (3)

• Self-Compassion

  1 month

• Breastfeeding Motivation

  1 month

• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy

  1 month

Study Arms (2)

Hypno-Breastfeeding Education

EXPERIMENTAL

The experimental group will receive hypno-breastfeeding-based education designed to reduce postpartum anxiety and improve breastfeeding outcomes. The intervention consists of three sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes, including hypnosis-based relaxation techniques, breathing exercises, positive suggestion methods, and education on breastfeeding practices, anxiety management, self-awareness, and self-efficacy. The sessions will be delivered during the early postpartum period.

Behavioral: Hypno-Breastfeeding Education

Routine Care (Control Group)

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will receive routine postpartum care without any additional educational intervention during the study period.

Interventions

Hypno-Breastfeeding Education BEHAVIORAL

The intervention consists of a structured hypno-breastfeeding-based educational program designed specifically for primiparous mothers in the early postpartum period. This program integrates principles of hypnosis with breastfeeding education to address both psychological and behavioral aspects of breastfeeding. The intervention is delivered in three sessions, each lasting approximately 60 minutes. The first session focuses on the fundamentals of hypnosis, the importance of breastfeeding, and correct breastfeeding techniques. The second session addresses postpartum anxiety, psychological factors affecting breastfeeding, and hypnosis-based methods to enhance self-efficacy. The third session focuses on self-awareness, development of positive behavioral patterns, and coping strategies for breastfeeding challenges.

Hypno-Breastfeeding Education

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 40 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Female (postpartum mothers aged 18-40 years)
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Primiparous mothers Aged between 18-40 years Within the first 72 hours postpartum Having a singleton birth Staying in the same room with the newborn (rooming-in) No medical condition preventing breastfeeding No chronic disease or pregnancy-related complications Did not receive breastfeeding education during pregnancy Able to understand and speak Turkish Willing to participate and provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Use of medications that interfere with breastfeeding Having a newborn admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit Diagnosed psychiatric disorder or use of psychiatric medication Participation in less than 80% of the intervention sessions Withdrawal from the study at any stage

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi: lead

Related Links

• Hypno-breastfeeding is a non-pharmacological intervention using relaxation and positive suggestion to reduce anxiety and improve breastfeeding self-efficacy. It enhances maternal confidence and supports successful breastfeeding outcomes.

Study Officials

• Beyzanur İşbay Aydemir, Msc

  İstanbul Aydın Üniversitesi

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Beyzanur İşbay Aydemir, Msc

CONTACT

+905456078994; bisbay94@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: SINGLE
• Who Masked: INVESTIGATOR
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 7, 2026
• First Posted: April 14, 2026
• Study Start: April 15, 2026
• Primary Completion: June 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): August 15, 2026
• Last Updated: April 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share