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Compassion-Based Breastfeeding Counseling and Its Effects on Self-Compassion, Mindful Breastfeeding, and Self-Efficacy

NCT07567755 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 54

Last updated 2026-05-05

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of compassion-based breastfeeding counseling on self-compassion, mindful breastfeeding, and breastfeeding self-efficacy during the perinatal period.

Pregnant women between 24-28 weeks of gestation who meet the eligibility criteria are enrolled. After obtaining informed consent, participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group using simple randomization.

The intervention group receives a total of 6 face-to-face compassion-based breastfeeding counseling sessions between 30-37 weeks of gestation, with follow-up counseling continued until 6 weeks postpartum. The control group receives only routine antenatal care with no additional intervention.

Outcome measures are assessed at three time points: pretest (24-28 weeks of gestation), posttest (36-38 weeks of gestation), and follow-up (6 weeks postpartum). Instruments used include the Self-Compassion Scale, the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale-Short Form, and the Mindful Breastfeeding Scale.

The study is conducted at Iğdır Dr. Nevruz Erez State Hospital, Türkiye.

Conditions

  • Breastfeeding
  • Self-Compassion
  • Perinatal Care

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Compassion-Based Breastfeeding Counseling

A structured, compassion-based breastfeeding counseling program consisting of 6 face-to-face sessions delivered between 30-37 weeks of gestation. Each session integrates self-compassion practices (based on Neff's self-compassion model), mindfulness-based breastfeeding techniques, and evidence-based breastfeeding education. Sessions address emotional barriers to breastfeeding, strengthen breastfeeding self-efficacy, and promote mindful mother-infant interaction. Follow-up counseling is continued until 6 weeks postpartum.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Gazi University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • ŞENGÜL YAMAN SÖZBİR, PhD · Gazi University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-05-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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