Structured Breastfeeding Education In Infants With Breast Refusal
The Impact Of Structured Breastfeeding Education On Sucking Function, Breastfeeding Motivation, And Mother-Infant Attachment In Infants With Breast Refusal: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University
64 participants
Nov 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to examine the effects of structured breastfeeding education supported by midwives on the sucking skills of infants experiencing nipple refusal, maternal breastfeeding motivation, and mother-infant bonding. The study will be conducted with mothers who have infants aged 1-6 months and have been experiencing nipple refusal for at least 3 days and up to 30 days. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group; the intervention group will receive a one-week structured breastfeeding education program, while the control group will receive standard care. Following the education, online support will be provided for 15 days, and breastfeeding observations will be monitored. Sucking skills of the infants, mother-infant bonding, and maternal breastfeeding motivation will be assessed at both baseline and post-intervention evaluations.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- Mothers with infants aged 1-6 months
- Mothers of infants who have experienced nipple refusal for 3-30 days
- Mothers who provide written informed consent
- Mothers without pregnancy or postpartum complications
- Mothers who are literate and able to understand the study questionnaires
Exclusion Criteria4
- Infants with serious congenital anomalies or health problems
- Mothers with severe psychiatric or chronic illnesses
- Any medical condition in the mother or infant that prevents participation
- Mothers who refuse to complete the study or cannot comply with the follow-up
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Interventions
One-week, midwife-supported structured breastfeeding education for mothers of infants experiencing nipple refusal. Includes guidance on breastfeeding techniques, nipple refusal management, milk production enhancement, skin-to-skin contact, mother-infant bonding, and motivation strategies. Followed by 15 days of online support and daily breastfeeding monitoring.
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NCT07496307