NCT06786481

Effect of Foot Massage Performed to the Mother After Bırth on Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty and Newborn Stress

Effect of Foot Massage Performed to the Mother After Post-Bırth on Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty and Neonatal Stress: a Randomızed Controlled Study

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 70 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Melek Nur KEÇELİ · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: —
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Aim: To Reveal The Effect Of Foot Massage Performed To The Mother After Bırth On Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty And Newborn Stress Material and Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 people (35 experimental, 35 control) in a public hospital in Kahramanmaraş.

Detailed description

: Aim: To Reveal The Effect Of Foot Massage Performed To The Mother After Bırth On Breastfeedıng Success, Sleep Qualıty And Newborn Stress Material and Method: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 70 people (35 experimental, 35 control) in a public hospital in Kahramanmaraş. In the first stage, the researcher participants were informed about the purpose of the researcher and the questionnaire, and their consent was obtained for participation in the study. In the second stage, Before starting the foot massage, the client will be informed about the number of sessions, their duration, and when they will be held. The average interview time for the patients in the experimental group will be 15-20 minutes. The first interview with the women in the experimental group will be held at any time after birth when the woman feels well. Before the application, the researcher washes and dries her hands, and massages them with baby oil to warm them up properly and facilitate the process. First, a three-minute general massage is given to prepare the feet, and then the correct points are massaged for 10 minutes for each foot. The "Introductory Information Form", "LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic Measurement Tool", "Neonatal Stress Scale", and "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)" forms related to the study will be filled out. The woman's address and telephone information will be obtained in order to meet again.

Conditions

• Postpartum Women

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Educational with milnacipran	Before starting the foot massage, the client is informed about the number, duration and time of the session. The average interview time with the patients in the experimental group will be 15-20 minutes. The first interview with the women in the experimental group will be held at any time after the birth when the woman feels well. Before the application, the researcher washes and dries her hands and warms them appropriately by massaging with baby oil and facilitates the process. First, a three-minute general massage is performed to prepare the feet, and then the correct points for each foot are massaged for 10 minutes. 'Introductory Information Form', "LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic Measurement Tool", "Newborn Stress Scale" and "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)" forms will be filled. The woman's address and telephone details will be taken to meet again.
BEHAVIORAL	Locally Directed Therapy	Before starting the foot massage, the client is informed about the number, duration and time of the session. The average interview time with the patients in the experimental group will be 15-20 minutes. The first interview with the women in the experimental group will be held at any time after the birth when the woman feels well. Before the application, the researcher washes and dries her hands and warms them appropriately by massaging with baby oil and facilitates the process. First, a three-minute general massage is performed to prepare the feet, and then the correct points for each foot are massaged for 10 minutes. 'Introductory Information Form', "LATCH Breastfeeding Diagnostic Measurement Tool", "Newborn Stress Scale" and "Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI)" forms will be filled. The woman's address and telephone details will be taken to meet again.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-01-01
• Primary completion: 2025-07-30
• Completion: 2025-08-30
• First posted: 2025-01-22
• Last updated: 2025-01-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)