The Effect of Two Methods Applied to Mothers on Insufficient Milk Perception, Breastfeeding Motivation, Fatigue, Anxiety

Although the World Health Organization predicts the caesarean section rate to be 10-15%, the caesarean section rate in Turkey is 52%, more than three times the international standard. It is very important to eliminate the physical and psychosocial problems experienced by women during this period, to encourage breastfeeding, and at the same time to protect and improve maternal health. Maintaining the mother's well-being after cesarean section and supporting pharmacological treatment with non-pharmacological practices have an important place in nursing care. Therefore, this study will examine the effects of oxytocin massage and reflexology applied to mothers in the post-cesarean period on the perception of insufficient milk, breastfeeding motivation, fatigue, anxiety and uterine involution.

NCT Number	NCT06687447
Lead Sponsor	Ordu University
Conditions	Caesarean Section
Enrollment	90 participants
Start Date	2023-12-06
Primary Completion	2024-12-30 (estimated)
Study Completion	2025-07-06 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2024-11-13