Sling helps C-Section moms bond and breastfeed better

NCT ID NCT06502860

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Acibadem University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a special sling helps mothers who had a C-section do more skin-to-skin contact with their newborns. 78 first-time mothers were split into two groups: one used the sling, the other did standard skin-to-skin care. Researchers measured how long the contact lasted, how well breastfeeding went, and the baby's weight loss. The goal was to see if the sling makes it easier for C-section moms to get the benefits of skin-to-skin contact.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: skin-to-skin contact using a sling
What this could lead to: If successful, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost way to help C-section mothers bond with their newborns and improve breastfeeding success.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study (78 people) that only looked at short-term outcomes like breastfeeding scores and weight loss. It does not prove long-term benefits or work for all mothers.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Breast Feeding

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

BREAST FEEDING CAESAREAN SECTION;STILLBIRTH

Contacts and locations

Locations

Merve Coşkun

Ataşehir, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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