Comparison of Two Breastfeeding Positions on Maternal Comfort and Infant Feeding Behaviors through Video Teaching among Postnatal Mothers

Abstract

Introduction Breastfeeding is not a choice but it is a responsibility. While breastfeeding may not seem the right choice for every parent, it is the best choice for every baby. Antenatal education motivates the mothers who are undergoing Cesarean section to prepare themselves, so as to establish a wonderful efficient latch. The aim of this study was to conclude which breastfeeding position may be the best choice for the mother with Caesarean section. The objectives of the study were (1) to identify the maternal comfort and infant feeding behaviors in groups 1 and 2, (2) to compare the maternal comfort and infant feeding behaviors between the groups, and (3) to find the association between maternal comforts with selected demographic characteristics. The literature also very well supports that especially the mothers with Cesarean section achieve very good maternal comfort, greater satisfaction, and favorable infant feeding behaviors in side-lying position. Thus, the researcher attempts to compare the cradle hold and side-lying breastfeeding position in terms of maternal comfort and efficient latch. Materials and Methods An evaluative research approach was used and the design selected for the study was quasiexperimental for two groups posttest only. Sample comprised of 70 antenatal mothers with elective Cesarean section (35 in each group) admitted at K.S. Hegde Hospital in Deralakatte, Mangalore. Purposive sampling technique was used to select the samples. Data were collected by using demographic proforma, maternal comfort rating scale, and infant behavior checklist. Results The results of the study shows that there was significant difference in the mean posttest scores between cradle hold and side-lying breastfeeding position. Mothers from the side-lying breastfeeding position group showed higher maternal comfort, mean posttest score, and favorable infant feeding behaviors than the cradle hold breastfeeding position. The independent sample t test revealed that the calculated t value for maternal comfort and infant feeding behaviors within the group and between the group less than the table value t (0.05, 68 = −2.042). Conclusion This study explores that mothers with Cesarean section show greater maternal comfort and favorable infant feeding behaviors in side-lying breastfeeding position between the groups and within the groups than the cradle hold.

Comparison of Cradle Breastfeeding Position With Cross Cradle Breastfeeding Position in Term Newborns on Their Weight Pattern

“…Smitha et al observed in their study that mean maternal comfort score in cradle breast feeding position on day 1, day 2, day 3 was 24.2, 28.88, 32.22 respectively. [7] Maria et al contradicted to the present study which revealed that there were no signi cant differences in the comfort scores between cradle hold and football breastfeeding. Both the position was equally effective for breastfeeding in terms of increased comfort of primiparous women.…”

“…Majority of the mothers belong to the age group of 21-25 years(48%), followed by 26-30 years (27.5%), more than 30 years (15%) and less than 20 years (9.5%). Smitha et al observed in their study that majority of the samples, 40% of the mother belongs to the age group of 26 to 30 years, followed by 28.6% of the mothers were between 21 and 35 years and 22.8% of mothers were greater than 30 years [7] In this study the maternal comfort score was assessed between the two groups and it was found that mothers of cross cradle group agreed to majority of maternal comfort scale than cradle group and mothers felt more in their babies using cross cradle breast feeding position. It is evident by data as mean maternal comfort score in cross cradle breast feeding position on day 1, day 2, day 3 is 38, 38.59, 38.82 respectively in comparison with cradle breast feeding position where mean maternal comfort score on day 1, day 2, day 3 was 34.07,34.74,34.99 respectively which is highly signi cant(p value < 0.001).…”

“…Smitha et al observed their study that mean Latch scores on day 1, day 2, day 3 in cradle breast feeding positions were 6.62,10.65,13.14 respectively. [7] et al observed in their study that 69% of mothers who are breastfeeding their babies using only one breastfeeding position had Latch score of more than 8 whereas 61% of mothers who breastfed their babies using two breastfeeding positions had latch score of more than 8. [10] This study also compared effect of two breastfeeding techniques (cradle and cross cradle) of mothers on weight pattern of term newborn and we did not observed any signi cant difference in mean weight pattern of babies on day 1, day 2, day 3 between the two groups.…”

“…Therefore, many studies have been done to conclude which breastfeeding position may be the best choice for the mother. [7] There is a little data available to compare different breastfeeding positions in terms of maternal comfort and also the effect of various positions on newborn growth and well being. This study was conducted with the objective to see the effect of breastfeeding positions on weight pattern and urine frequency along with maternal comfort and latch score.…”

Comparing the effects of breastfeeding in the laid-back and cradle position upon the experiences of primiparous women: a parallel randomized clinical trial

“…Nevertheless, this study was undertaken with a small sample size (13 women in each group), which may have influenced this difference in results. For instance, in an alternate study, the comfort of those following birth via cesarean section was found to be better in the breastfeeding side-lying position than the cradle position [ 36 ]. Yet, Palmer et al (2019) highlighted that having previous breastfeeding experience can affect satisfaction with breastfeeding in subsequent experiences [ 37 ].…”