Investigation of maternal and paternal perceptions of breastfeeding self-efficacy in the postpartum period in Turkey, 2023–2024: a cross-sectional study

Empowering fathers about breastfeeding with in-service training and multidisciplinary approach is very important to increase breastfeeding rates. In addition, it is recommended that fathers should be handled together with pregnant women from the prenatal period, and counseling services should be provided to support the positive development of their perspective on breastfeeding.