Breastfeeding Education and Prenatal & Paternal Attachment

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Prenatal Attachment; Paternal Behavior; Pregnancy; Breastfeeding

• Registration Number: NCT07154459
• Lead Sponsor: Gizem ÇITAK

Brief Summary

This study is designed to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal attachment and paternal attachment among first-time parents. A total of 101 first-time parents (52 in the intervention group and 49 in the control group) will be recruited. Pregnant women will complete the Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention, and expectant fathers will complete the Paternal Prenatal Attachment Inventory before and after the intervention. Participants will be selected using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the breastfeeding education will be delivered online via Google Meet. The study aims to assess whether structured breastfeeding education can influence prenatal and paternal attachment in first-time parents.

Detailed Description

Background: Breastfeeding education is recognized as an important factor supporting mother-infant bonding. However, there is limited research on the impact of such education on prenatal bonding for both mothers and fathers, especially among first-time parents (primiparous). Understanding how breastfeeding education influences prenatal attachment in this group is crucial for enhancing parental bonding and early family health.

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education on prenatal bonding in primiparous parents, focusing on both maternal and paternal attachment.

Method: A total of 101 primiparous parents participated in the study, with 52 in the experimental group and 49 in the control group. Pregnant women completed the Prenatal Attachment Scale before and after receiving breastfeeding education, while expectant fathers completed the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale pre- and post-education. Participants were recruited using non-probability and snowball sampling methods, and the education sessions were delivered online via Google Meet.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2025-01-01
• Primary Completion: 2025-04-01
• Study Completion: 2025-04-30
• Study First Submitted: 2025-07-22
• Status Verified: 2025-09
• Study First Submitted QC: 2025-09-03
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-09-03
• Study First Posted: 2025-09-04
• Last Update Posted: 2025-09-04

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 101

Inclusion Criteria

• Primiparous pregnant women

• Age 20 years or older
• In the second or third trimester of pregnancy
• Having internet access

Exclusion Criteria Not being a primiparous pregnant woman

• Under 20 years of age
• Refusal or withdrawal from the education or data collection process
• Withdrawal from the study before completing the education
• Incomplete pre-test or post-test data
• Non-compliance with the study protocol

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prenatal Attachment	4 Week	Measuring prenatal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Prenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Paternal Attachment	4 week	Measuring paternal attachment through breastfeeding education using the Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale; scores range from 1 to 5, with higher scores indicating stronger attachment.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Rectorate General Secretariat Taşlıçiftlik Campus, 60250 Tokat/Central; Tokat Province, Center, Turkey (Türkiye)