Baby's first crawl: instinct boosts breastfeeding?
NCT ID NCT07149766
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study explored whether letting a newborn instinctively crawl to the breast right after birth improves breastfeeding comfort and confidence. Researchers observed 80 first-time mothers and their healthy, full-term babies after vaginal delivery. The goal was to see if this natural behavior, called breast crawling, leads to better breastfeeding outcomes.
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Sakarya University
Sakarya, Turkey (Türkiye)
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