Midwife-Led Digital Follow-Up After Cesarean Section

Conditions studied

Postpartum Depression, Breastfeeding, Postpartum Period

About this study

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a midwife-led digital follow-up program on postpartum depression, perceived social support, and breastfeeding self-efficacy in women who will undergo cesarean section. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an intervention group that will receive structured face-to-face education followed by a 4-week digital follow-up program, or a control group that will receive routine postpartum care. Data will be collected at baseline (postpartum day 1), at 1 week, and at 4 weeks postpartum using validated measurement tools. The study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of continuous, midwife-led digital support in improving maternal psychological well-being and breastfeeding outcomes in the early postpartum period.

Interventions

• Behavioral: Midwife-Led Digital Follow-Up Program — Participants will receive a structured face-to-face education session on the first postpartum day followed by a 4-week digital follow-up program including weekly educational messages, individualized counseling, and continuous support via mobile communication platforms.

Primary outcomes

• Postpartum Depression (Baseline (first postpartum day), 1 week postpartum, and 4 weeks postpartum)
• Perceived Social Support (Baseline (first postpartum day), 1 week postpartum, and 4 weeks postpartum)
• Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy (Baseline, 1 week, and 4 weeks postpartum)

Eligibility information

Study locations

• Giresun University, Giresun, 28200 Turkey (Türkiye)