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The Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care Applied in the Early Postpartum Period to Primiparous Mothers on Breastfeeding Success and Perception of the Maternal Role
Led by Recep Tayyip Erdogan University · Updated on 2026-04-28
112
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
26 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are investigating how Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) applied early after birth affects breastfeeding success and how new mothers perceive their maternal role. This randomized controlled trial focuses on first-time mothers who have vaginal births and healthy newborns. The study aims to better understand the impact of prolonged skin-to-skin contact on mother and baby bonding and breastfeeding outcomes during the first day after delivery. Mothers in the experimental group will provide intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care by placing their newborns in an upright chest-to-chest position on their bare chest for 24 hours after the first breastfeeding attempt. The newborns wear only a diaper and hat, with their backs covered by a blanket. The control group will receive the hospital's standard care, which includes routine skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support. The study will compare breastfeeding success and maternal role perception between these two groups. Participants will be assessed at two points: immediately after the first breastfeeding attempt and again 24 hours later. Breastfeeding success will be measured using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool, while maternal role perception will be evaluated with the Semantic Differential Scale-Myself as a Mother. Data analysis will compare changes between groups over time. The trial will run from June 2025 to June 2026, with a total of 112 mothers enrolled. Safety and adherence to the intervention will be monitored throughout the study.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Kangaroo Care: Breastfeeding Success and Maternal Role
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Mothers must be having their first birth
- The birth must be vaginal
- The mother must be healthy
- The mother must voluntarily agree to participate
- The mother must have no communication-impairing conditions (such as language or cognitive problems)
- Newborn birth weight must be between 2500 and 4000 grams
- Newborn must be healthy and born at term (38-42 weeks gestation)
- Newborn must be exclusively breastfed
- Newborn's Apgar scores at 1 and 5 minutes must be above 7
- Newborn must have no health issues affecting breastfeeding (e.g., cleft palate, cleft lip, esophageal atresia)
You will not qualify if you...
History of severe allergic reactions to study medication Currently pregnant or breastfeeding Recent participation in another clinical trial within the last 30 days Presence of uncontrolled medical conditions that could affect safety
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
Duration - First 24 hours postpartum
Participants receive either intermittent Kangaroo Mother Care (chest-to-chest contact) for the first 24 hours postpartum or standard postpartum care including routine skin-to-skin contact and breastfeeding support.
2 visits (immediately after first breastfeeding attempt and at 24 hours postpartum)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Bucak State Hospital
Rize, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Research Team
G
Gamzegül ALTAY, Assistant Professor
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Number of Arms
2
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