Can a wearable simulator help teen moms breastfeed better?
NCT ID NCT06355674
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving teen mothers hands-on breastfeeding education using a wearable lactation simulator improves their confidence, bonding with their baby, and the baby's growth. 90 first-time mothers under 18 who gave birth vaginally took part. The goal was to see if this practical training helps overcome common challenges teen moms face with breastfeeding.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- breastfeeding education with a lactation simulation model
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this approach could help teen mothers breastfeed more confidently and improve bonding with their babies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 90 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is educational, not a medical treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Harran University
Sanliurfa, Turkey (Türkiye)