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NCT Number: NCT07154459

Breastfeeding Education and Prenatal & Paternal Attachment

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Prenatal Attachment Behavior Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Feeding Behavior Paternal Behavior Pregnancy

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Rectorate General Secretariat Taşlıçiftlik Campus, 60250 Tokat/Central

Tokat Province, Center, 60250, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

breastfeeding education

Other

Breastfeeding Education

Primary outcomes

  1. Prenatal Attachment

    Time frame: 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 outcomes

  1. Paternal Attachment

    Time frame: 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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Gizem ÇITAK

Other

Collaborators

  • Tokat Gaziosmanpasa University

Registry information

Official study title

A Study to Assess the Impact of Breastfeeding Education on Prenatal and Paternal Attachment in Primiparous Parents

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Sep 4, 2025
Registry last updated
Sep 4, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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