Effect of the Ing Oun pillow for supporting baby’s backin a side-lying position to promote breastfeeding: Aproof-of-concept randomized controlled trial in Thailand

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INTRODUCTION Despite the World Health Organization's recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding, Thailand's rate was only 14% in 2019.Many new mothers experience discomfort and lack confidence during breastfeeding.The novel Ing Oun breastfeeding pillow was developed to support breastfeeding in the side-lying position.This study compared breastfeeding effectiveness between the Ing Oun pillow and the normal sidelying position and evaluated maternal satisfaction.METHODS A proof-of-concept randomized controlled trial was conducted in a postpartum unit in Thailand.Ninety-two first-time mothers with vaginal births were randomly assigned to either the Ing Oun breastfeeding pillow in the side-lying position (intervention) or the normal side-lying position (control).Breastfeeding effectiveness was assessed by nursemidwives and mothers based on infant positioning and attachment.Maternal satisfaction with the pillow was measured using a self-report questionnaire.RESULTS Compared with the control group, mothers using the Ing Oun breastfeeding pillow demonstrated significant improvements in breastfeeding effectiveness, including reduced nipple pain during suckling [median=3 (IQR: 2-4) vs 3 (IQR: 1-4), p

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