A Study to Find the Prevalence of Breast Engorgement among Lactating Mothers

Indrani, D.; Sowmya, M.V.

doi:10.37506/v11/i2/2020/ijphrd/194845

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“…Breast engorgement may occur if a mother's milk production rate exceeds her milk outflow rate or if her infant has difficulty during feeding. Engorgement is brought on by increased lactogenesis, which occurs when prolactin levels rise, and steroid hormone levels decrease among postpartum women [ 5 ].…”

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The Effect of Alternating Application of Cold and Hot Compresses on Reduction of Breast Engorgement Among Lactating Mothers

Alshakhs,

Katooa,

Badr

et al. 2024

Cureus

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Background: Breast engorgement is a common issue that affects breastfeeding initiation and continuation. Engorgement can cause exhaustion, making it difficult to care for and feed the infant, and it can cause a mother to wean her baby before she intends to initiate breastfeeding. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the alternating application of cold and hot compresses in reducing breast engorgement among lactating mothers. Design, sample size and setting: A quasi-experimental study design is used to conduct this study. A purposeful sample of 100 lactating mothers was screened in the postnatal ward for the presence of breast engorgement. The 100 mothers with engorgement were divided into two equal groups of 50 mothers each - the first group (the intervention) and the second group (the control) - at the postnatal ward of King Abdulaziz Hospital-National Guard in Alahsa City. Sampling and tools: The data collection was conducted over five months, from January 2023 until May 2023. Data collection was done through a structured interview questionnaire sheet. The questionnaire was divided into six parts: socio-demographic data, obstetric and initial women assessment, the six-point engorgement scale (SPES), the visual analog scale (VAS), the LATCH breastfeeding charting scale, and the Infant Breastfeeding Assessment Tool (IBFAT). Result: The present study found no statistically significant difference between the study intervention and control groups in breast engorgement, LATCH level, or overall level of breastfeeding assessment before the intervention. While, in terms of breast engorgement, pain level, attachment, and LATCH, the overall levels of infant breastfeeding assessment across study time had a statistically significant variance among the study and control groups after the intervention at p values=<0.001. Conclusion and recommendations: The alternating application of cold and hot compresses can have a significant role in reducing breast engorgement among lactating mothers. Women should be encouraged to use hot compresses and cold gel packs as an alternative treatment to reduce engorgement and promote comfort. In addition, the study results can be utilized to aid Saudi Arabian nurses and midwives in understanding the advantages of applying a cold gel pack and a hot compress and to decrease levels of engorgement, improve latch, and relieve discomfort.

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“…Engorgement is brought on by increased lactogenesis, which occurs when prolactin levels rise, and steroid hormone levels decrease among postpartum women [5].…”

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The Effect of Alternating Application of Cold and Hot Compresses on Reduction of Breast Engorgement Among Lactating Mothers

Alshakhs,

Katooa,

Badr

et al. 2024

Cureus

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“…La ingurgitación mamaria, también llamada congestión mamaria, se considera una edematización y distensión de las mamas, en los primeros días de la lactancia, por dilatación vascular (18)(19)(20)(21)(22), la cual comprime los conductos circundantes y, posteriormente, genera presión vascular y linfática (23). A su vez, la madre puede presentar una producción excesiva de leche en relación con el consumo necesario del bebé.…”

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“…Todas las técnicas descritas proporcionan alivio frente a este síntoma; sin embargo, se observó que el alivio podría ser más rápido o un poco más tardío. Así, los estudios donde se incluyó el masaje terapéutico o el dlm refirieron que, además de tener un efecto analgésico y relajante para la madre, mejora la circulación sanguínea y estimula los conductos de las glándulas mamarias, al eliminar la inflamación y el dolor(18)(19)(20)(21)(22)(23)(24)(25). Además, se observó en el estudioIngurgitaciónEn su estudio, Habibu y Hanif (54) concluyeron que el uso de ultrasonido no térmico es eficaz para aliviar la congestión mamaria; entre tanto, Doǧan et al(56) indicaron que se podría aplicar kt para aliviar el dolor de la congestión mamaria en aquellas mujeres que no pueden acudir al hospital de manera frecuente, teniendo en cuenta que el kt ayuda a reducir los espasmos musculares, la sensibilidad del tejido conectivo y a mejorar el flujo linfático.…”

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Ingurgitación mamaria desde la fisioterapia a través de agentes físicos y técnicas manuales: una revisión sistemática con meta-análisis

Sánchez-Gadvay,

Benavides,

Hoyos-Calderón

et al. 2024

Rev. Cienc. salud

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Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia de estudios previos sobre las diferentes alternativas de tratamientos con el uso de agentes físicos y técnicas manuales utilizados en la fisioterapia para la ingurgitación mamaria a nivel internacional. Material y método: Estudio de revisión sistemática con metaanálisis según el protocolo PRISMA. Búsqueda en las bases de datos de Scopus y Medline a través de PubMed, publicados desde el 01 de enero de 2015 hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2021. La estrategia de búsqueda empleó los siguientes términos: breast engorgement, treatment, breastfeeding, six-point engorgement scale, physiotherapy, breast cancer, Physical therapy. Los 5 estudios elegidos para esta revisión sistemática fueron valorados con la Escala PEDro para conocer la calidad metodológica. Resultados: Diferencias medias estandarizadas oscilaron entre 0,5959 y 2,7373, la mayoría de las estimaciones positivas. El resultado promedio difirió significativamente de cero (z = 3,5686, p = 0,0004). Según prueba Q, los resultados reales parecen ser heterogéneos (Q (5) = 23,2212, p = 0,0003, tau² = 0,4759, I² = 83,6163%). Intervalo de predicción del 95 % para los resultados reales viene dado por -0,3733 a 2,5931. Un intervalo de predicción del 95 % para los resultados reales viene dado por -3,6762 a 11,5933. Conclusiones: Las técnicas estudiadas disminuyen el dolor y la congestión mamaria, sin embargo, se ha visto que la combinación entre ellas puede favorecer aún más la mejora de los mismos. Al aplicarse en las mujeres con ingurgitación generaron beneficios a corto y largo plazo para disminuir el dolor y la ingurgitación mamaria.

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“…In this current scenario there is no substitute for mother's milk; it is a mother's gift to herself, her baby and the environment. [1] The benefits of breast feeding extend well beyond basic nutrition. In addition vitamins and nutrients, the breast milk is packed with disease-fighting substances that protect the baby from illness [2] Breastfeeding has additionally been associated with cognitive development, preventing obesity and Insulin dependent Diabetes Mellitus [3].…”

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Effectiveness of reverse presure softening technique on level of breast engorgement among postpartum mothers at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai

Mounika¹,

Kalabarathi²,

Padmapriya³

2023

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Back ground: Postpartum period is the time that starts right after birth and extends for about six weeks. Breast engorgement is a problem for many lactating women that must be addressed in the client care. Purpose: The purpose of current study was to determine the effectiveness of reverse pressure softening technique on level of breast engorgement among postpartum mothers. Materials and methods: A true experimental research with pre and post test control group was conducted in the host institution of Saveetha Medical College And Hospitals. There were 60 postpartum mothers recruited using purposive sampling technique based on the inclusion criteria by using lottery method, 30 in experimental and 30 in control group .Reverse pressure softening technique was administered for the duration of 10 minutes divided in two sessions both morning and evening for about 3 days .For the control group, routine hospital care was followed. On Dsy -3, the study participants were reassessed for the level of breast engorgement by using the breast engorgement scale. Results: The study results concluded that, the mean difference score in the experimental group was 1.24 and the calculated t test + = 6.495 was found to be statistically significant at p< 0.0001 level which depicted clearly that, there was a significant decreases in the level of breast engorgement after circulation of reverse pressure softening technique in experimental group of post partum mothers.. Conclusion: Reverse pressure softening technique is a simple and safest method in reducing breast engorgement among postnatal mothers during postpartum period.

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A Study to Find the Prevalence of Breast Engorgement among Lactating Mothers

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The Effect of Alternating Application of Cold and Hot Compresses on Reduction of Breast Engorgement Among Lactating Mothers

The Effect of Alternating Application of Cold and Hot Compresses on Reduction of Breast Engorgement Among Lactating Mothers

Ingurgitación mamaria desde la fisioterapia a través de agentes físicos y técnicas manuales: una revisión sistemática con meta-análisis

Effectiveness of reverse presure softening technique on level of breast engorgement among postpartum mothers at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Thandalam, Chennai

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