The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Given by Pecha Kucha Method

The Effect of Antenatal Breastfeeding Education Given by Pecha Kucha Method on Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy, Infant Feeding Attitude and Breastfeeding Satisfaction: a Randomized Controlled Study

To evaluate the effect of breastfeeding education given with Pecha Kucha method in the prenatal period on breastfeeding self-efficacy, infant feeding attitude and breastfeeding satisfaction in the postpartum period.

Breastfeeding is the most important factor in infant nutrition. Breast milk is a nutritional source that contains the necessary nutrients for the healthy growth of infants after birth and has many benefits in terms of growth and development. However, although the rate of breastfeeding has increased today compared to the past, it is still not at the desired level. In order to increase breastfeeding rates, breastfeeding trainings should be given starting from the prenatal period. In this study, breastfeeding training will be given to pregnant women with pecha kucha method in the prenatal period and the effect of breastfeeding training on postpartum breastfeeding self-efficacy, infant feeding attitude and breastfeeding satisfaction will be evaluated.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Volunteered to participate in the research,
• To be able to speak and understand Turkish,
• Over 18 years of age,
• At least primary school graduate,
• Gestational week 38 weeks and above
• No chronic illness,
• Pregnant women without communication barriers will be included in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Have a medical indication that prevents breastfeeding,
• Multiple pregnancies,
• A person with a mental illness,
• Not wanting to continue the research process,
• The one who still hasn't given birth 2 weeks after the training,
• Not having their baby with them after childbirth,
• Pregnant women who cannot be reached during the follow-up period will be excluded from the study