MINDFULNESS-BASED BREASTFEEDING EDUCATION PROGRAM

NCT07647211 | Completed

• 2 other identifiers: 2023/5132966799
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 86
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program on breastfeeding outcomes among mothers who are not exclusively breastfeeding. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group. The intervention group will receive a mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program in addition to routine care. Breastfeeding outcomes, maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy, and related variables will be assessed following the intervention.

Conditions

Suboptimal Breastfeeding

Keywords

breastfeeding; midwife; mindfulness; self-efficacy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Mindful Breastfeeding Scale

  This is a 9-item measurement tool designed to assess awareness-based breastfeeding practices during the postpartum period. The scale is unidimensional and was developed using a 5-point Likert scale. Responses to the scale items range from "always" to "never." The total score on the scale ranges from 9 to 45, and as the total score increases, the level of awareness regarding breastfeeding also increases.

  Baseline, 4th week postpartum, 4th month postpartum

Study Arms (2)

Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received a 4-week mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program consisting of two individual sessions per week (50-60 minutes each) delivered by a trained midwife. The program combined breastfeeding education with mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques (breathing meditation, body scan, sitting meditation, mountain meditation, and loving-kindness meditation). Practical breastfeeding training was supported using a doll and breast model. Participants also received audio-guided mindfulness exercises and a mindful movement/yoga video for daily home practice, in addition to routine postpartum care.

Behavioral: Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education Group

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants received routine postpartum follow-up and standard breastfeeding counseling provided at Family Health Centres. No additional mindfulness-based intervention was administered. Counseling included brief education and support related to breastfeeding as part of standard care.

Interventions

Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education Group BEHAVIORAL

A 4-week mindfulness-based breastfeeding education program was implemented, consisting of two individual sessions per week (50-60 minutes each) delivered by a trained midwife. The intervention combined breastfeeding education with mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques, including breathing meditation, body scan meditation, sitting meditation, mountain meditation, and loving-kindness (Metta) meditation. Practical breastfeeding training was provided using a doll and breast model to support skill acquisition. Participants were also given audio-guided mindfulness exercises and a mindful movement/yoga video for daily home practice in addition to routine postpartum care.

Also known as: mindful breastfeeding group

Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Education Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Gender Eligibility Details: Only postpartum women are eligible to participate in the study.
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Being 18 years of age or older, being in the first month postpartum, having a full-term, singleton, and healthy infant, and not exclusively breastfeeding the infant (i.e., using formula or other foods in addition to breast milk)

You may not qualify if:

• Having previously received mindfulness or similar training, having a diagnosed psychiatric disorder, and having any condition that impairs communication.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Firat University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Family Health Centres (FHCs) in the provincial centre of Elazığ, Türkiye

Elâzığ, 23100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Kurt N, Uçar T, Effect of mindfulness-based breastfeeding education on breastfeeding outcomes: a randomized controlled trial. Manuscript in preparation.

  RESULT

Related Links

• Fırat University official website

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Breast Feeding

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Feeding Behavior; Behavior

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: May 14, 2026
• First Posted: June 15, 2026
• Study Start: October 31, 2023
• Primary Completion: April 15, 2025
• Study Completion: July 14, 2025
• Last Updated: June 15, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)