The Effect of Web-Based Mindful Breastfeeding Program During Pregnancy on Postpartum Breastfeeding

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a web-based mindful breastfeeding program in pregnancy to increase awareness, breastfeeding adaptation and breastfeeding self-efficacy in postpartum breastfeeding. The Mindful breastfeeding program intervention will be compared to the group receiving basic breastfeeding education. The main hypothesis is that pregnant women included in the mindful breastfeeding program have higher postpartum breastfeeding awareness, breastfeeding adaptation and breastfeeding self-efficacy.

Inclusion Criteria for ResearchAble to communicate in Turkish,Being literate,Over 18 years old,Having primigravida,Conceiving naturally,Gestational week between 28-32 weeks,Having a single baby (no multiple pregnancy),Intention to breastfeed their baby after birth,The mother and her baby do not have any health problems,Having a smart phone and wireless internet,All pregnant women who score below 5 points in the depression sub-dimension, below 4 points in the anxiety sub-dimension, and below 8 points in the stress sub-dimension according to DASS-21 will be included in the sample.Exclusion CriteriaIf the participant states that he/she wants to withdraw from the research,Not attending at least two training sessions,Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy),Not breastfeeding the baby after birth,Not participating in the post-test,Failure to complete the follow-up period for any reason.