ABSTRACT

Background: Labour is one of the most significant life experiences that a woman will have. Various therapies have been investigated to alleviate after aches and enhance uterine involution in response to these obstacles. Kegel exercises and the prone position have gotten a lot of attention because of their possible benefits in aiding postnatal recovery. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of kegal exercise and prone position on afterpains and involution of uterus. Material and methods: Quasi experimental research design was adopted with an experimental and control group. The conceptual framework used for this study is based on General System Approach. Samples of experimental group were performed Kegel exercise for 10 seconds for 3 times a day, 10 repetitions each time for three days among the postnatal mother and also same postnatal mothers made to lie in prone position for 3- 5 minutes for 3 times a day at 30 minutes interval, 3 repetitions each time for three days at Dhiraj General Hospital, Vadodara. VAS and fundal height measurement was used to collect data. Ethical clearance was done before data collection. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse the data. Results: There is statistically significant difference between Day1, Day 2 and Day 3 pretest and posttest level of fundal height and afterpains. Hence postnatal mothers after practicing kegel exercise and prone position helps to reduce pain level and fundal height. Conclusion: This study concluded that kegel exercise and prone position is effective in reducing afterpains and involution of uterus in postnatal mothers. Keywords: Kegel exercise, Prone position, Afterpains, Involution of uterus, Postnatal mothers
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1025