The Effect of Breastfeeding Support Provided Via Video-conferencing

The Effect of Breastfeeding Support Provided Via Video-conferencing on Postpartum Anxiety, Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy and Neonatal Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized control trial was made to examine the effects of breastfeeding support given by the video-conferencing method in the early postpartum period on anxiety, breastfeeding self-efficiency, and newborn outcomes.

Inclusion Criteria:

Infants;

• Born between 37 and 42 weeks
• Without severe congenital anomalies

Mothers;

• A single live birth
• Were 18 years of age or over
• At least primary school graduate
• Did not have a disease that prevents breastfeeding
• Had internet access at home or on the phone
• Could speak and understand the Turkish language.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Situations that cause separation of mother and baby
• Hospitalization of the baby in intensive care
• Inability to answer 3 calls in a video call
• They were determined as those who could not be reached during the home visit for the first and second follow