This study aimed to examine the influence of kinesio taping (KT) on acute pain, comfort, and breastfeeding behavior in women who have undergone a cesarean delivery.

This research involved a randomized, single-blinded trial. A total of 48 women were randomly divided into two groups: the KT group (n = 24) and the control group (n = 24). The intervention group received KT on both breasts and rectus abdominis muscles eight hours postpartum. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), LATCH (Breastfeeding Charting System and Documentation Tool), Postpartum Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale (PBSES), and Postpartum Comfort Scale were administered to both groups on the 0th, 1st, and 2nd days after surgery. Analysis of data was done utilizing descriptive statistics, the Friedman test, the independent samples t-test, and the Chi-square test.

In comparison with the control group, the KT group experienced a significant reduction in pain levels (χ2 = 67.225), an increase in breastfeeding self-efficacy (F = 221.940), and an improvement in postpartum comfort levels (χ2 = 36.432).

During the initial postoperative period, KT exhibited a significant impact on pain management, breastfeeding success, and enhanced comfort levels in women who had undergone cesarean sections when compared to the control group. Hence, this technique can be safely incorporated into clinical practice to boost pain control, breastfeeding success, and comfort after c-section.