This study was conducted to identify the factors affecting the breastfeeding self-efficacy of pregnant women in the COVID-19 pandemic.This descriptive correlational study was conducted between 15 January and 15 June, 2021. The sample consisted of 320 pregnant women’, who were in their third trimester, had a single and healthy fetus, a spontaneous pregnancy and no health problems. The data of the study were collected using an Information Form and the Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale.The mean total Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale score of the participants was 79.08±13.86. The seven variables with significant effects on the mean total Prenatal Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale scores of the participants were, being knowledgeable on COVID-19, thinking breastfeeding is beneficial for the baby, going to prenatal care checkups on time, gestational week, educational status, age, and receiving breastfeeding consultancy in the COVID-19 pandemic. Especially young pregnant women who have low educational status and are not experienced or knowledgeable about breastfeeding should be provided with counseling on breastfeeding. This study is believed to contribute to the literature and guide interventional studies to be conducted in the future by evaluating the prenatal breastfeeding self-efficacy levels and affecting factors.

Aim: This study was conducted to determine the effect of the baby feeding practices of mothers on their postpartum depression.Materials and Methods: This is a descriptive and correlational study. The population of the study consisted of mothers with 1-24-month-old babies registered at a Family Health Center. The data of the study were collected by using a questionnaire form and the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.Results: The mean EPDS score of the mothers was 8.48±5.74, and it was determined that there was a risk of postpartum depression in 18.8%. Postpartum depression risk rate in the mothers who fed their babies with formula and additional food was significantly higher than those who fed their babies with breast milk only and those who fed their babies with breast milk and formula/additional food.Conclusion: The results of the study showed that breast milk has a positive effect in preventing postpartum depression.

Objective: Breast milk is the best nutrient to meet an infant’s all needs alone for the first six months within the postpartum period. This study, we aimed at investigating the effects of breastfeeding counseling on exclusive breastfeeding duration, postpartum depression and quality of life. Materials and Methods: The quasi-experimental study was performed in non-randomized groups where repeated measurements with final-test control were conducted. The universe of the sudy consisted of primiparous women with 36- to 40-week pregnancy admitted to the department of Gynecology and Obstetrics Clinic of Medical Faculty Hospital in the hospital. The samples were composed of 64 primiparas, 32 in the experimental and 32 in the control groups. Primiparas were placed into groups by drawing by tol and stratifying methods. To collect data, the Mother Information Form, the Infant Information Form, the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale and the Maternal Postpartum Quality of Life Scale were used. Results: It was statistically difference duration of breastfeeding the average duration of breasfeeding of the infants in experimental group is higher compared to control group (3.02±2.24) (p

Objective: In order to provide a quality health service, the awareness of traditional practices of healthcare providers, especially nurses, is as important as the understanding of the illnesses and health perception of those receiving care and their approaches to contemporary and traditional practices, because nurses' own cultural values and beliefs can affect their decisions and attitudes toward the patients. . Methods: This descriptive study was performed with female nurses with children and working in a university hospital. The sample was not determined by using any special method of selection. The study was completed with the participation of 316 nurses who volunteered to participate in the study. The participation rate was 82%. Data were collected from October 2018 to April 2019 by using a survey form developed by the researchers based on the literature Results: Of the nurses, 91.5% thought traditional practices were important but 8.5% thought that such practices were unimportant to prevent/ resolve health-related problems. The most common first three practices that the nurses implemented to prevent puerperal fever included fortieth-day baths (44.3%), praying (37.3%), and not staying home alone (28.2%). Conclusion: It is important for nurses to be aware of their viewpoints against traditional practices as to understanding transcultural care and providing service in this direction.