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NCT Number: NCT07540923

Effect of MBSR Training on Childbirth Fear, Bonding and Breastfeeding in Adolescent Pregnant Women

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training given to adolescent pregnant women and their partners on fear of childbirth, maternal and paternal bonding, and breastfeeding success. Adolescent pregnancy is associated with increased stress, fear of childbirth and parenting anxiety, which negatively affect mother-infant and father-infant bonding and breastfeeding outcomes. MBSR training is expected to reduce fear of childbirth, strengthen maternal and paternal bonding, and improve breastfeeding success in adolescent pregnant women and their partners compared to the control group receiving routine care.

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Key information

Conditions

Pregnancy in Adolescence Behavior Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Fear Feeding Behavior Mindfulness Mother-Child Relations

Age range

15 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

About this study

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training given to adolescent pregnant women and their partners on fear of childbirth, maternal and paternal bonding, and breastfeeding success. Adolescent pregnancy is associated with increased stress, fear of childbirth and parenting anxiety, which negatively affect mother-infant and father-infant bonding and breastfeeding outcomes. MBSR training is expected to reduce fear of childbirth, strengthen maternal and paternal bonding, and improve breastfeeding success in adolescent pregnant women and their partners compared to the control group receiving routine care.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Being between 15-19 years of age
  • Being in the third trimester of pregnancy (30-33 weeks of gestation)
  • Being primiparous
  • Having no history of miscarriage, abortion or similar obstetric problems during pregnancy
  • Not having a high-risk pregnancy diagnosis
  • Being literate
  • Partner accepting to actively participate in the parenting process

Exclusion criteria

  • Having a chronic disease
  • Having physical or psychological health problems
  • Having a psychiatric diagnosis in the participant or their partner
  • Having a detected health problem or congenital anomaly in the fetus
  • Having previously received Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training
  • Not completing the planned training program
  • Voluntarily withdrawing from the study

Treatment and study plan

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Training

Behavioral

Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training program delivered to adolescent pregnant women and their partners. The program consists of 8 sessions in total, conducted twice a week for 4 weeks. Each session lasts approximately 40 minutes and includes mindfulness meditation, breathing exercises, body scan and stress management techniques. The training aims to reduce fear of childbirth, strengthen maternal and paternal bonding, and improve breastfeeding success.

Other names: MBSR

Primary outcomes

  1. Fear of Childbirth

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

    Fear of childbirth will be measured using the Wijma Delivery Expectancy/Experience Questionnaire Version A (W-DEQ-A) in adolescent pregnant women and their partners. Scores range from 0 to 165, with higher scores indicating greater fear of childbirth.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Maternal Bonding

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

    Maternal bonding will be assessed using the Maternal Attachment Scale. Scores range from 26 to 104, with higher scores indicating stronger maternal attachment.

Other outcomes

  1. Paternal Bonding

    Time frame: Baseline and 4 weeks after the intervention

    Paternal bonding will be assessed using the Prenatal Paternal Attachment Scale. Scores range from 16 to 64, with higher scores indicating stronger paternal attachment.

  2. Breastfeeding Success

    Time frame: t postpartum 24-48 hours

    Breastfeeding success will be evaluated using the LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Tool.

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Hacer ÜNVER KOCA, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

0544 679 98 99

Nilay FİLOĞLU, MsC

CONTACT

[email protected]

05303089717

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Inonu University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Training on Fear of Childbirth, Maternal and Paternal Bonding and Breastfeeding Success in Adolescent Pregnant Women and Their Partners

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Apr 21, 2026
Registry last updated
Apr 21, 2026

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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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