RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07410949

Postpartum Acupressure Education and Breastfeeding Outcomes

Effect of Postpartum Acupressure Education on Breastfeeding Outcomes: A 12-Month Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Enrollment

360 participants

Start Date

Apr 25, 2026

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Breastfeeding Postpartum Period Lactation

Summary

This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether acupressure education provided to mothers within the first 48 hours postpartum improves exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months compared with standard postpartum care alone. Mothers in the intervention group will receive structured education on self-administered acupressure at selected points and will be encouraged to continue home-based practice, while the control group will receive standard breastfeeding support. Participants will be followed for 12 months to assess breastfeeding continuation, breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding quality, and breastfeeding-related outcomes.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 45 Years

Inclusion Criteria7

Age 18 to 45 years
Term singleton birth (≥37 weeks of gestation)
≤48 hours postpartum at the time of enrollment
Intention to breastfeed
Ability to communicate in Turkish
Access to a smartphone for educational materials and follow-up reminders
Willingness to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria6

Contraindications to breastfeeding (e.g., infant galactosemia)
Severe neonatal condition preventing breastfeeding
Severe maternal medical or psychiatric condition interfering with breastfeeding
Current opioid, alcohol, or substance dependence
Multiple gestation pregnancy
Severe breast injury or condition within the first 72 hours postpartum preventing breastfeeding

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Interventions

OTHERPostpartum Acupressure Education Program

Structured education on self-administered acupressure provided within 48 hours postpartum, including face-to-face instruction, printed visual materials, and a short instructional video. Participants are instructed to apply acupressure at specified points twice daily at home according to the study protocol.