Can VR help new moms breastfeed better?
NCT ID NCT07516041
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether teaching new mothers about breastfeeding using virtual reality and a digital museum helps them feel more confident and motivated. Forty first-time mothers who had already been in a similar study were followed for up to two years after giving birth. Researchers measured their breastfeeding self-efficacy, motivation, and any problems they faced.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Virtual reality and metaverse-based breastfeeding education
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could show that immersive digital education improves breastfeeding success and confidence in new mothers.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants. Results may not apply to all mothers, and the effect of VR education may be limited.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fenerbahçe Üniversitesi
Ataşehir, Istanbul, 34758, Turkey (Türkiye)
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