Mindfulness-Based Postpartum Education Impact on Maternal Role Perception and Anxiety Levels

This research focuses on understanding how mindfulness-based education given to new mothers before they leave the hospital can impact their view of their maternal role and their anxiety levels. The study takes place at Tokat Gaziosmanpaşa University Research and Practice Hospital's Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, involving 84 new mothers, half of whom will receive the mindfulness education (experimental group), and the other half will not (control group). The goal is to see if this special education can help new mothers feel more confident in their role and less anxious, ultimately improving their overall well-being and care for their newborn. In the first 24 hours after giving birth, the experimental group will receive a 60-minute mindfulness education session in addition to the usual hospital discharge care. The control group will only receive the standard hospital discharge education. One week later, both groups will be evaluated. The experimental group will also receive weekly reminders and follow-ups via WhatsApp for a month. At the end of the first month postpartum, a final evaluation will be conducted. The study uses a Maternal Role Perception Scale to measure the mothers' view of their maternal role, with higher scores indicating a better and more developed perception. The potential benefits include improved maternal role perception and reduced anxiety levels, contributing to better postpartum care.