Postpartum Acupressure Education and Breastfeeding Outcomes

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Conditions studied: Breastfeeding, Lactation, Postpartum Period

In brief

This randomized controlled trial evaluates whether acupressure education provided to mothers within the first 48 hours postpartum improves exclusive breastfeeding rates at 6 months compared with standard postpartum care alone. Mothers in the intervention group will receive structured education on self-administered acupressure at selected points and will be encouraged to continue home-based practice, while the control group will receive standard breastfeeding support. Participants will be followed for 12 months to assess breastfeeding continuation, breastfeeding self-efficacy, breastfeeding quality, and breastfeeding-related outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07410949

Run by

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

People needed

360

Starts

2026-04-25

Expected to finish

2027-02-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-02

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 45. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Age 18 to 45 years
• Term singleton birth (≥37 weeks of gestation)
• ≤48 hours postpartum at the time of enrollment
• Intention to breastfeed
• Ability to communicate in Turkish
• Access to a smartphone for educational materials and follow-up reminders
• Willingness to provide written informed consent

You may not qualify if…

• Contraindications to breastfeeding (e.g., infant galactosemia)
• Severe neonatal condition preventing breastfeeding
• Severe maternal medical or psychiatric condition interfering with breastfeeding
• Current opioid, alcohol, or substance dependence
• Multiple gestation pregnancy
• Severe breast injury or condition within the first 72 hours postpartum preventing breastfeeding

Where it is running

• Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University Hospital — Niğde, Merkez, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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