Impact of Integrated Continuous Team Midwifery Care on Breastfeeding Success within the Iranian Health System: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Breastfeed MedJun 26, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchObstetrics & Gynecology
Farzaneh Nasiri, Azam Bagheri, Maryam Dastoorpour et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial evaluated the impact of integrated continuous team midwifery care (ICTMC) on breastfeeding success among 200 low-risk primiparous women in Iran. The study found that women receiving ICTMC were significantly more likely to initiate early skin-to-skin contact (92% vs. 74%, p < 0.001) and achieve successful breastfeeding at discharge (88% vs. 70%, p = 0.002).
Key findings
- 92% of the ICTMC group initiated early skin-to-skin contact compared to 74% in the control group (p < 0.001).
- 88% of women in the ICTMC group achieved successful breastfeeding at discharge versus 70% in the control group (p = 0.002).
- At 6 weeks postpartum, breastfeeding success was 82% in the ICTMC group compared to 65% in the control group (p = 0.004).
Why it matters
The findings suggest that integrated continuous midwifery care can significantly enhance early mother-infant bonding and breastfeeding success, which are critical for maternal and infant health during the perinatal period.