Evaluation of the Effect of Active Warming Applied to the Mother During Cesarean Section on Post-Breastfeeding Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Study

Hypothermia is a complication of cesarean section and a cause of breastfeeding problems. Preventing maternal hypothermia is one of the goals of the enhanced postoperative recovery (ERAS) protocol and is important for the health of both mother and baby. This clinical trial aims to determine the effects of active warming during and after cesarean delivery on breastfeeding outcomes, thermal comfort, and perceived insufficient milk supply. The primary questions it aims to answer are: 1. To evaluate the effect of active warming during cesarean delivery on mothers' perception of thermal comfort. 2. To evaluate the effect of active warming after cesarean delivery on mothers' perceived insufficient milk supply. 3. To determine the effect of active warming after cesarean delivery on breastfeeding success. Participants: Warming will be provided using an active warming bed during cesarean delivery (45 minutes). Warming will continue in the postpartum care unit (45 minutes). The control group will not receive any warming and will receive the hospital's standard care procedure.

NCT Number	NCT07331168
Lead Sponsor	Kutahya Health Sciences University Collaborators: Bilecik Seyh Edebali Universitesi, Kutahya City Hospital
Conditions	Cesarean Resection, Breastfeeding, Thermal Comfort
Enrollment	84 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-08-10