The Effect of Nursing Pillow Use on Nipple Pain and Comfort
NCT ID: NCT07082959
Last Updated: 2025-07-28
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
112 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-08-18
2026-04-01
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Nipple pain is one of the most common problems during the breastfeeding period. It is often caused by improper latching of the baby and is one of the leading reasons for early cessation of breastfeeding. Additionally, the mother's inability to maintain a proper body position while breastfeeding may lead to physical discomforts such as back and waist pain, negatively affecting her level of comfort.
In this context, breastfeeding pillows are assistive tools designed to help mothers maintain an appropriate position during breastfeeding, aiming to reduce nipple pain and increase comfort. Although there are studies on the positive effects of breastfeeding pillows on breastfeeding success, comfort, and maternal-infant outcomes, no study has been found that specifically investigates the effect of using a breastfeeding pillow in the postpartum period on nipple pain and maternal comfort in women who had a vaginal delivery.
Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding pillow use during the postpartum period on nipple pain and maternal comfort.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
NONE
Study Groups
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Intervention Group
Use of a breastfeeding pillow during the postpartum period to evaluate nipple pain and comfort.
Nursing Pillow
Although there are studies investigating the effects of breastfeeding pillow use on breastfeeding success, comfort, and positive outcomes for both mother and baby, no study has been found examining the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and maternal comfort in women who have undergone vaginal delivery. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and comfort during the postpartum period.
Control Group
Participants in this group will receive routine postpartum care without a breastfeeding pillow.
No interventions assigned to this group
Interventions
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Nursing Pillow
Although there are studies investigating the effects of breastfeeding pillow use on breastfeeding success, comfort, and positive outcomes for both mother and baby, no study has been found examining the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and maternal comfort in women who have undergone vaginal delivery. Therefore, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of breastfeeding pillow use on nipple pain and comfort during the postpartum period.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Women who had a vaginal delivery
* Primiparous women
* Women whose babies weigh 2500 grams or more
* Women who are willing to breastfeed their babies
* Women who can speak and understand Turkish
Exclusion Criteria
* Women with previous breastfeeding experience
* Women who experienced postpartum complications
* Women with conditions that may prevent breastfeeding
FEMALE
Yes
Sponsors
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Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Tuğba Tanrıkulu
Master's Degree Student with Thesis, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa Midwifery Department
Principal Investigators
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Tülay TÜLAY Yılmaz, Associate Professor
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Prof. Dr. Murat Dilmener Hospital
Istanbul, Bakırköy, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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IUC-SBF-TT-01
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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