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OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study was to determine the effect of online breastfeeding counseling after cesarean section on breastfeeding success and anthropometric measurements of the baby in the first 6 months. METHODS:The study was conducted with single-blind randomized controlled experimental research design and performed with 151 primiparous women as intervention (n=76) and control (n=75) groups. The mothers were given training in the first 24 h postpartum by applying the "Data Collection Form, " "Breastfeeding and Infant Follow-up Form, " and "Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale -Short Form, " who followed up at the first and sixth months, and further again for 6 months. RESULTS: Although there was no difference and homogeneity at the beginning of study among the participants in the intervention group compared with the control group, it was observed that the breastfeeding rates at the first and sixth months were higher and significant. When the anthropometric measurements of the participants in both the groups were compared, it was found that there was a significant difference between the measurements of height and weight at discharge, first, and sixth months. Breastfeeding self-efficacy scores in the intervention group were significantly higher at discharge, 4 weeks postpartum, and 6 months postpartum than those in the control group (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Breastfeeding training and online counseling given to mothers who give birth by cesarean section during the early postpartum period increased breastfeeding rates and self-sufficiency, and the anthropometric measurements of babies were found to be higher at healthy limits.

Objective: It was aimed to examine the views, beliefs and attitudes of midwives and nurses towards kangaroo care. Method: The research was conducted between June and July 2021 with 214 midwives and nurses working in two public and one private hospitals. The principle of the Declaration of Helsinki was complied with throughout the research. The data were obtained through online questionnaires using the "Data Collection Form" and the "Kangaroo Care Opinion Belief and Attitude Inventory" created by the researchers. Results: 56.5% of the participants participating in the study were nurses, 46.3% worked in neonatal intensive care, their professional years were 7.71±7.27, Kangaroo Care Opinion Beliefs and Attitudes Inventory (KBGITE), attitudes, opinions and It was determined that there was a positive correlation between the belief dimensions and the mean total score (p=.000). It was found that there was a correlation between KBGITE total score average and educational status, occupation, unit of work and previous training in kangaroo care (p

  Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the views of students studying in the midwifery department about the perception of birth. Method: A cross sectional descriptive study. The study was carried out using an online questionnaire, which was prepared by researchers in accordance with the current literature, evaluating students' perception of childbirth. Results: 484 undergraduate midwifery students (mean age, 20.94±2.35 years) agreed to participate in the study. Approximately 90% of the students reported that they have heard the concept of natural birth. The findings showed that 61% of the students have heard the term of natural birth at the university. The percentages of students who disagree with the presence of the freedom of movement of a pregnant woman, the usefulness of music, bath and massage at birth, the effectiveness of relaxation techniques or entering to water at the body temperature at birth, supporting to other birth positions instead of supine and preference of vertical positions during active delivery, were higher in the first-year midwifery students compared to other students. Conclusion: It is recommended that create in-service training programs are created for the student midwives to access up-to-date information after graduation, to provide the integration of the theoretical information given to the students to the clinical environment, and to carry out visual and cohort studies on the subject. In line with the findings obtained from the study, additions can be made to the midwifery education curriculum.