A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BREAST MASSAGE ON REDUCTION OF BREAST ENGORGEMENT AMONG MOTHERS UNDERGONE LOWER SEGMENT CESAREAN SECTION ADMITTED IN SELECTED HOSPITALS AT BHOPAL

Abstract

The most common breastfeeding problems are breast engorgement and nipple discomfort, which are caused by inexperience and improper breastfeeding technique. The success and sustainability of breastfeeding are adversely affected by such difficulties. Breast massage was employed as an intervention in this study in order to reduce breast engorgement. Pre- and post-tests were given to one group in order to assess the efficacy of the breast massage technique in lowering breast engorgement in mothers who had lower segment cesarean sections using a pre-experimental design. The study comprised thirty postnatal moms who had received LSCS in total. The degree of breast engorgement was assessed using demographic information and a six-point scale. Breast massage is effective in reducing breast engorgement, as the study clearly shows a significant reduction in breast engorgement.