Hypothermia is a complication of cesarean section and a cause of breastfeeding problems. Preventing maternal hypothermia is one of the goals of the enhanced postoperative recovery (ERAS) protocol and is important for the health of both mother and baby. This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of active warming during and after cesarean delivery on breastfeeding outcomes, thermal comfort, and perceived insufficient milk supply. The primary questions it aims to answer are: 1. To evaluate the effect of active warming during cesarean delivery on mothers' perception of thermal comfort. 2. To evaluate the effect of active warming after cesarean delivery on mothers' perceived insufficient milk supply. 3. To determine the effect of active warming after cesarean delivery on breastfeeding success. Participants: Warming will be provided using an active warming bed during cesarean delivery (45 minutes). Warming will continue in the postpartum care unit (45 minutes). The control group will not receive any warming and will receive the hospital's standard care procedure.
Age range
18 Years – 49 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Breastfeeding Success
Timeframe: Postperative Day 1- First breastfeeding session
Breastfeeding success
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1, 24.hour
Perception of insufficient milk
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1, First breastfeeding session
Perception of insufficient milk
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1, 24. hour
Thermal comfort
Timeframe: Preoperative Day 1, Before the cesarean section
Thermal comfort II
Timeframe: Day 1, During the cesarean section (at 15 minutes)
Thermal comfort III
Timeframe: Postoperative Day 1,After the cesarean section (at 30 minutes)