The Effect of Breastfeeding Education Via Hybrid Simulation Method in the Antenatal Period on Postpartum Breastfeeding

This study aimed to determine the effect of breastfeeding education given to pregnant women by a hybrid simulation method in the antenatal period on postpartum breastfeeding. This study will be carried out in a family health center in Turkey. Breastfeeding education will be given to pregnant women using a hybrid simulation method consisting of a wearable breast model and the standard patient in the intervention group. Women in the control group will receive only routine breastfeeding education.

Inclusion Criteria:being between 32-36 weeks of pregnancybeing primipara or multiparabeing at least literatebeing planning to breastfeedagreeing to participate in the studyExclusion Criteria:having a physical or mental health problem that would prevent breastfeedingpreterm labor (before 37 weeks)either mother or baby having a health problem after birthbeing with multiple pregnancybeing with high-risk pregnancy