The Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care on Breastfeeding Success in The Early Postpartum Period

The Effect of Kangaroo Mother Care on Breastfeeding Success in The Early Postpartum Period: Randomized Controlled Study

The primary aim of this study was to determine the effect of kangaroo mother care on breastfeeding success in the early postpartum period. The secondary aim was to determine the effect of kangaroo mother care on the vital signs of the mother and the baby.

From the selected sample, assignments to the intervention and control groups will be made by stratified block randomization method and randomizer.org website. Since it is predicted that mothers' previous breastfeeding experiences may affect breastfeeding success, mothers will be stratified in terms of the number of births (first vaginal birth/ two vaginal births). After stratification, block randomization will be performed and mothers will be assigned to the intervention and control groups with similar characteristics.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Inclusion criteria for mothers

  • Being over 18 years of age
  • Agree to participate in the survey (those who signed the Informed Consent Form)
  • Having had their first or second normal birth
  • Being literate
  • Having no communication problems
  • Being a singleton pregnancy
  • Having a gestational age of 37-42 weeks
  • Being open to communication and cooperation
  • Having an intact family unit

• Inclusion Criteria for Babies:

  • Birth weight 2500-4000 gr. between
  • Born by normal delivery
  • APGAR score of 7 and above at 1 and 5 minutes
  • No health problems or congenital anomalies
  • Born between 37 and 42 weeks of pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

• Exclusion Criteria for Mothers:

  • Being under 18 years of age
  • Do not agree to participate in the study
  • Not being able to read or write
  • Having more than two babies
  • Having breast problems that prevent breastfeeding
  • Being born by Caesarean section
  • Having a diagnosed mental or psychological disorder

• Exclusion Criteria for Babies:

  • Weighing less than 2500 grams
  • Weighing more than 4000 grams
  • Being born by Caesarean section
  • APGAR score of less than 7 at 1 and 5 minutes
  • Being born with a congenital anomaly
  • Born before 37 weeks