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Effects of Nurse-Led Finger Feeding Support on Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Early Breastfeeding Outcomes
Sponsor: Harran University
Summary
Breast milk is the most suitable source of nutrition for a newborn's growth and development and provides significant benefits for both maternal and infant health. However, in the early postpartum period, some mothers and infants may experience difficulties with breastfeeding, which can negatively affect the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding. Difficulties encountered during breastfeeding can undermine a mother's confidence in her ability to breastfeed and negatively affect breastfeeding success. Therefore, it is important to develop nursing interventions aimed at supporting breastfeeding. Finger-feeding is one of the alternative feeding methods used to support sucking skills and is thought to be beneficial in supporting the breastfeeding process. This study was designed as a randomized controlled experimental study to determine the effect of nurse-led finger-feeding support on mothers' breastfeeding self-efficacy and early-stage breastfeeding outcomes.
Official title: DOES NURSE-LED FINGER-FEEDING SUPPORT IMPROVE BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY AND EARLY-PHASE BREASTFEEDING OUTCOMES? A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-07-10
Completion Date
2026-10-15
Last Updated
2026-10-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Nurse-Led Finger Feeding Education and Support
The intervention consists of individualized nurse-led finger feeding education and support provided during the postpartum hospital stay before discharge. Mothers will receive information on the purpose, technique, precautions, and procedural steps of finger feeding. The researcher will demonstrate the technique and provide practical guidance when needed. All participants will also receive standard breastfeeding counseling.
Locations (1)
Manisa Celal Bayar University Hafsa Sultan Hospital
Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye)