The study is a randomised controlled trial designed to determine the effect of the Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding Programme on maternal breastfeeding awareness, breastfeeding attitudes and breastfeeding continuation among mothers who have given birth by caesarean section. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of the Mindfulness-Based Breastfeeding programme using the "Mindful Breastfeeding Scale" and "Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale". The research will use stratified and simple randomisation methods. Research data will be collected from mothers who gave birth by caesarean section at the gynaecology clinic of the Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Application and Research Center of between April 2024 and December 2025.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 40 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being between the ages of 18-40
* Having had a caesarean section at 37 weeks or more of gestation
* Having been hospitalised at Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Application and Research Center, Gynaecology and Obstetrics Clinic
* Having a single and healthy baby (no multiple pregnancy)
* Having completed at least primary school
* Being able to communicate in Turkish by phone using the WhatsApp application
* The baby is with the mother
Exclusion Criteria:
* Having a high-risk pregnancy
* Having a medical condition or taking medication that prevents breastfeeding
* Having a communication problems (vision, hearing, speech, language problems)
* Having a psychiatric illness
* Hysterectomy after caesarean section
* There is an obstacle that prevents the baby from being with the mother or being in the neonatal intensive care unit
* Having a condition/disease that prevents you from doing mindfulness practices (breathing exercises, body scanning)
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Mindful Breastfeeding Scale (MIND-BFS)
Timeframe: In the 2nd month after implementing the mindfulness-based breastfeeding program
2
Iowa Infant Feeding Attitude Scale (IIFAS)
Timeframe: In the 2nd month after implementing the mindfulness-based breastfeeding program