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A study to assess effectiveness of Chilled Cabbage Leaf application on Breast Engorgement among Post-partum women’s at selected hospital of south Gujrat

Author(s) Ms. Hemali Yogeshbhai Patel, Mrs. Mayuri Patel
Country India
Abstract Introduction :Childbirth is a process beautifully designed by nature and the care following the birth of the baby also essentials for the maintenance of the health of both mother and child. Because of some reasons complication results to the Breast Engorgement. Many methods have been used to relive the symptoms of engorgement. The cabbage is powerhouse of the nutrition. It has many healing properties and it’s also easy to use, cheap and readily available. Mother can apply without any supervision. Cold application decreases the swelling and inflammation and numb the pain. Objectives of the study : 1) To assess the level of breast engorgement among post-partum women’s at selected hospital of South Gujarat. 2) To determine effectiveness of chilled cabbage application on Breast Engorgement among Post-Partum Women’s at selected hospital of South Gujrat. 3) To find out the association between pre-test of chilled cabbage application on breast engorgement scores among the post-partum women’s with selected demographical variables in selected hospital of South Gujarat. Method : A quantitative research approach with Quasi experimental one group pre-test, post-test design was use in the present study. The sample taken as 60 post-natal women with breast engorgement. those sample selected by using Non probability Purposive technique. Data collection done between 25 April 2022 to 21st May 2022 at Nadkarni Hospital and Test tube baby centre, Pardi by using Six-point Breast Engorgement score. Data was analysed by using the method of descriptive and inferential statistics. Result : Majority post-partum women’s 24 belongs to 26-30 years age group. Majority of post- partum women’s 22 are high school certificates. Most of post-partum women’s 28 are unemployed. Majority in family incomes are 20,000-24,999/-Rs that are 28 post-partum women. Most of 59 women are emotionally stable. Majority post-partum women’s 32 are non-vegetarians. All post-partum women’s have no any bad lifestyle habits. The majority women’s 38 has no previous knowledge regarding breastfeeding. Most of post-partum women’s 42 are primi parity. Majority post-partum women’s 27 are primi gravida. Most of post-partum women’s 39 had done L.S.C.S. Majority post-partum women’s 23 had breast engorgement on 4th day. Majority post-partum women’s 52 have no any puerperal complications. Most of 36 babies are live without complications. Majority post-partum women’s 46 are done 3-4 hourly breastfeeding. Most of post- partum women’s 35 are done less than 10 min feeding. Majority in type of feeding was 36 normal breast feeding. Most of post-partum women’s 32 has left breast affected. Majority in post-partum women’s 39 has no any other medical complications during pregnancy and delivery. The mean 3 and standard deviation 0.843 in the pre- intervention. ANOVA Test is done to assess the repetitive assessment of breast engorgement score. Interpretation and conclusion : The study concludes that breast engorgement is a common problem among post-partum women, particularly during the early postnatal period. The findings indicate that the application of chilled cabbage leaves is an effective, safe, economical, and non-invasive intervention for reducing breast engorgement among post-partum women. The intervention was well accepted and easy to administer without the need for professional supervision. Therefore, chilled cabbage leaf application can be recommended as a supportive nursing measure for the management of breast engorgement in post-partum women, helping to promote maternal comfort and successful breastfeeding.
Field Medical / Pharmacy
Published In Volume 7, Issue 6, November-December 2025
Published On 2025-12-21
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i06.64249
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