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Skin-to-Skin lessons before birth may boost Mother-Baby bond

NCT ID NCT06953817

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Yalova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether teaching pregnant women about kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact) in the third trimester improves mother-infant bonding and comfort for both mother and newborn. Forty first-time mothers between 35-38 weeks of pregnancy were given education on kangaroo care. Researchers then measured bonding and comfort levels after birth and again at 4 weeks. The goal is to encourage more widespread use of this simple, safe practice.

What this could mean

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Active substance
kangaroo care education (behavioural intervention)
What this could lead to
If effective, this education could help new mothers feel more comfortable and strengthen the bond with their baby.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 40 participants, so results may not apply to all mothers. The outcomes rely on self-reported surveys, which can be biased.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

42 people

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Started

Apr 2025

Finished

Feb 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Inclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: * Aged 18 years or older, * Primiparous (first pregnancy), * Between 35-38 weeks of gestation, * Able to speak Turkish and/or without communication barriers, * At least a primary school graduate, * A healthy pregnancy, * Good health status during and after delivery, * No contraindications for providing kangaroo care, * No physical and/or mental health issues, * No infectious diseases transmitted through contact, * Willing to participate in the study, * Use of WhatsApp application, * Pregnant women expecting a single baby will be included in the study. Inclusion Criteria for the Infant: * Full-term, * No need for oxygen support, * No congenital anomalies, * No infectious diseases, * Stable general condition. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion Criteria for Pregnant Women: * Multiparity, * Foreign nationals, migrants, or those with communication difficulties, * High-risk pregnancies, * Physical and/or mental health issues, * Presence of an infectious disease transmitted through contact, * Refusal to participate in the study, * Non-users of phone and/or WhatsApp application, * Pregnant women expecting multiple babies will be excluded from the study. Exclusion Criteria during Data Collection: * Women who no longer wish to continue in the study after volunteering, * Women who cannot be reached via WhatsApp and/or phone, * Women whose infants experience death (exitus), * Women whose infants have conditions preventing the application of kangaroo care will be excluded from the study.

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Bonding Comfort Kangaroo care Pregnant

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Yalova University

    Yalova, 77200, Turkey (Türkiye)

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