The Effect of Breastfeedıng Education Provided to Primiparous Parents on Prenatal and Paternal Bonding: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Background: The emotional bond between parents and their fetus is critical for parenting during pregnancy and after birth. Parental knowledge and experiences can influence this bond. Online breastfeeding education may provide informational and psychological support that could contribute to parental bonding. Aim: To evaluate the effect of online breastfeeding education for primiparous women and their partners on prenatal maternal bonding and paternal antenatal bonding. Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted online via Google Meet between January 1 and April 1, 2025. The sample included 101 primiparous pregnant women (experimental: 52; control: 49) and their partners. Participants were recruited using snowball sampling and completed the Personal Information Form, Prenatal Attachment Scale, and Paternal Antenatal Attachment Scale before and after the intervention. Results: Post-intervention, prenatal attachment scores were higher in the experimental group than the control group (p