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Warm showers may boost breast milk and ease postpartum fatigue

NCT ID NCT07694856

Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 10, 2026 · Last updated Jul 10, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether taking a daily warm shower (37-39°C for 10-15 minutes) during the first three days after a cesarean birth can reduce maternal exhaustion and fatigue, and increase breast milk production. Sixty-four first-time mothers who had a cesarean delivery will be randomly assigned to receive either standard postpartum care or standard care plus a warm shower each day. Researchers will measure burnout, fatigue, signs that milk is coming in, and how much milk the baby gets.

What this could mean

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Active substance
warm shower
What this could lead to
If effective, a simple warm shower routine could help new mothers feel less exhausted and produce more breast milk after cesarean birth.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 64 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The effect may be modest or no better than standard care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2025

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 35 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Having given birth between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation * Having had a cesarean delivery * Being a primipara * Being admitted to the postpartum ward within the first 6 hours * No physical or cognitive limitations preventing the ability to shower * Providing written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Premature infant or infant in the neonatal intensive care unit * Maternal history of infection, complications, or psychiatric diagnosis * Physiological condition preventing breastfeeding

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Conditions

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Breast Feeding

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Breastfeeding Maternal burnout Postpartum fatigue

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • KTO Karatay University

    Konya, Karatay, Turkey (Türkiye)

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