Breastfeeding Myths and Mothers' Motivation

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Conditions studied: Breastfeeding, Maternal Behavior, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Motivation

In brief

Breast milk is a unique and irreplaceable source of nutrition for infants, offering protection against many common childhood diseases due to its natural sterility, accessibility, and immune-boosting antibodies. Exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life is critical for healthy growth, development, and immune support. Despite global recommendations by WHO and UNICEF, lack of knowledge and inadequate support continue to hinder optimal breastfeeding practices. One major barrier is the persistence of cultural myths and misconceptions, such as "colostrum should be discarded," or "infants need water after every feeding." These unfounded beliefs may reduce mothers' confidence and lead to early cessation of breastfeeding or premature introduction of complementary foods. This study aims to examine the relationship between mothers' belief in breastfeeding myths and their motivation to breastfeed. While prior research has explored each factor individually, no known studies have analyzed their interaction.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07067554

Run by

Acibadem University

People needed

191

Starts

2025-09-09

Expected to finish

2026-07-30

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-30

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Having an infant aged 0-6 months
• Having breastfed the baby at least once
• Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study

You may not qualify if…

• Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding
• Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy
• Exclusively formula-feeding the baby

Where it is running

• Acıbadem University — Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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