The postpartum period is a critical time marked by significant physiological and psychosocial changes that can affect sleep, emotional well-being, and breastfeeding behaviors. Previous studies indicate that mode of delivery and sleep quality are closely associated with breastfeeding outcomes, with cesarean birth often linked to poorer sleep and lower breastfeeding success. Evidence also suggests that postpartum sleep disturbances are related to reduced breastfeeding self-efficacy, lower motivation, fatigue, depressive symptoms, and shorter breastfeeding duration. However, the literature lacks studies that evaluate insomnia severity, breastfeeding motivation, and breastfeeding success simultaneously-particularly during the first 48 hours after birth. This analytical study aims to assess insomnia severity, breastfeeding motivation, and breastfeeding success (LATCH) within the first 48 postpartum hours and to examine the relationships among these variables. Findings are expected to support early postpartum clinical interventions to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
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Breastfeeding Success (LATCH Score)
Timeframe: Within the first 48 hours postpartum (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Insomnia Severity (Insomnia Severity Index, ISI)
Timeframe: Within the first 48 hours postpartum (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Breastfeeding Motivation (Breastfeeding Motivation Scale Subscale Scores)
Timeframe: Within the first 48 hours postpartum (one-time assessment at enrollment)
Maternal and Neonatal Characteristics (Descriptive Data Form)
Timeframe: Within the first 48 hours postpartum (one-time assessment at enrollment)