The Effect of Breastfeeding Counseling on Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-efficacy and Infant Feeding Attitudes

Pregnant women assigned to the intervention group then participated in a breastfeeding counseling training program held at the gynecology and obstetrics unit of an university training and research hospital. The training sessions lasted 60 to 90 minutes and included small groups of 5 to 6 participants, based on recommendations from the literature. The training was delivered through a slide presentation, and participants received a printed training booklet beforehand. Visual aids, including a baby model and breast model, were also used to enhance understanding. The training content was developed in line with infant feeding guidelines from UNICEF, the Turkish Ministry of Health, and relevant literature.