ABSTRACT

Background: Breast engorgement can be severely painful that it can make it difficult or impossible to breastfeed which is needed for optimal growth and development of the newborns. Warm compression is a non medication way to increase breast milk production. Warm compression helps to increase blood flow to the breast, which can help to release milk from the breast. Aim: The study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of warm compression in reducing breast engorgement in postnatal mothers. Material and Method: A quasi experimental design with an evaluative approach was used to select 23 postnatal mothers in experimental group and 23 postnatal mothers in control group by using non probability purposive sampling technique. To assess the effectiveness of warm compression on breast engorgement among post natal mothers in both groups, The experimental group received warm compression using a warm water bottle (applied over clothing) at a temperature of 43-46°C, three times a day for 5-7 minutes. The data was collected among post natal mothers admitted at postnatal ward of tertiary care hospital, by using six point breast engorgement scale. Results: The severity of breast engorgement was significantly reduced in the experimental group after application of warm compression (p < 0.05), suggesting that the intervention was effective. Conclusion: The study findings indicate that warm compression is effective on breast engorgement. Keywords: Effectiveness, warm compression, breast engorgement, postnatal mother
Publication date: 15/12/2023

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2023/12.12.1060