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M. V., Smitha, T., Priyadarshini, kashyap, Sandhya, sambharwal, Jyoti, Joy, Angel, Korothan, Ashitha, Choudhary, Premlata, Banerjee, Sabarni |
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Manipal Journal of Nursing & Health Sciences; Jan2023, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p3-11, 9p |
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Introduction: In addition to delayed breastfeeding, inappropriate breastfeeding techniques such as difficulties in holding the baby, improper posture, and poor sucking, poor knowledge and skills on breastfeeding lead to breast engorgement and poor feeding. The breastfeeding support initiative is a unique program encouraging lactation to improve breastfeeding and prevent complications. Objectives: To determine the effect of the breastfeeding support initiative on knowledge of breastfeeding, breast engorgement, and newborn feeding behaviour among postcaesarean mothers. Methods: We conducted a quasi-experimental study among 60 postcaesarean mothers at a selected tertiary hospital in Bhubaneswar, India. A consecutive sampling technique included postnatal mothers (30 in the experimental group and 30 in the control group) who underwent caesarean section and satisfied the inclusion criteria. We assessed pre- and post-test knowledge using a knowledge questionnaire, breast engorgement using a standardized six-point breast engorgement scale, and newborn feeding behaviour using a standardized Latch scale. Results: The findings revealed a significant difference between the groups' post-test knowledge level, breast engorgement, and latch score. There was a negative correlation between breast engorgement and newborn feeding behaviour (r=-0.404 p<0.05). There was a significant association of parity and breast engorgement (ρ2=15.333, p<0.001). Conclusions: The present study implies that the Breastfeeding Support Initiative enhanced knowledge regarding breastfeeding, which helps prevent breast engorgement and improve newborn feeding behaviour. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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