Baby care lessons before birth may boost Mom's confidence

NCT ID NCT07547579

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether giving first-time mothers a short course on newborn care during their last trimester helps them feel more capable and strengthens their bond with their baby. About 76 pregnant women will be split into two groups: one gets the education, the other does not. Researchers will measure the mothers' self-confidence and attachment before and after birth.

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Active substance
newborn care education (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that simple education before birth helps new mothers feel more confident and bond better with their babies.
What could go wrong
This is a very small, early-stage study with only 76 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. It measures feelings and attachment, not medical outcomes.

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Participants

About 2 people

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Started

Apr 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Other sponsor

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: Being over 18 and under 35 years of age, Being in the last trimester of pregnancy (28-32 weeks of gestation) Having no communication barriers and being literate Single pregnancy Spontaneous conception Having applied to the Kars Harakani State Hospital Pregnancy School Agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Chronic illness, High-risk pregnancy, Having a psychological disorder, Having applied to a Pregnancy School other than Harakani State Hospital.

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  • Kafkas Üniversitesi

    Kars, Merkez, 36100, Turkey (Türkiye)