The Effect of Breastfeeding Support System on Breast Milk Quantity and Mother-Infant Bonding in Preterm Infants: a Randomized Controlled Study
The Effect of Breastfeeding Support System on Breast Milk Quantity and Mother-Infant Bonding in Preterm Infants: a Randomized Controlled Study
This study aimed to examine the impact of a breastfeeding support system on breast milk production and mother-infant bonding in preterm infants. The sample included 70 preterm infants and their mothers, divided into two groups: 35 in the control group and 35 in the experimental group, all of whom met the study criteria.
Inclusion Criteria:
For the infant:
Gestational age between 30 and 34 weeks Birth weight of 1000 g or more
For the mother:
Age over 18, literate, and able to speak Turkish Willingness to breastfeed and no chronic illness preventing breastfeeding
Exclusion Criteria:
Infants without identification Infants with unstable vital signs Mothers with conditions that prevent breastfeeding