Neck Muscles' Responses to Cradle, Cross-cradle and Football Breastfeeding Hold Positions in Nursing Mothers

Ojukwu, Chidiebele Petronilla; Okpoko, C G; Ikele, Ikenna Theophilus; Ilo, Ijeoma Judith; Ede, Stephen Sunday; Anekwu, N E; Okemuo, Adaora Justina; Anekwu, Emelie Moris; Ugwu, Sopuluchukwu; Ikele, Chioma Nneka

doi:10.4103/njcp.njcp_630_20

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“…This is contrary to the findings of Rani et al, 12 who reported that nursing mothers in Pakistan associated the cross-cradle hold with a higher prevalence of BFRNP. In a recent study, Ojukwu et al 22 assessed the electromyographic activities of the neck muscles during different BF holds. Their findings showed that neck muscle activities were lower during the cradle hold position as compared with the cross-cradle and football holds.…”

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Breastfeeding-related neck pain: prevalence and correlates among Nigerian lactating mothers

Ojukwu

Okpoko

Okemuo

et al. 2022

International Health

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Background Breastfeeding (BF) is a physically demanding task and is predominantly performed in a head-down position as the mother attempts to maintain eye contact with the infant. There are possibilities of BF-related neck pain (BFRNP) that have not been widely studied. This study investigated the prevalence and correlates of BFRNP in Nigerian lactating mothers. Methods A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among 310 lactating mothers selected from post-natal clinics in Enugu, Nigeria. Information on their BF profile was sought as well as the prevalence and characteristics of BFRNP using a self-structured questionnaire. Results It was found that cradle hold was the commonly adopted BF position (94.0%) and the majority breastfed ≥10 times daily (55.2%) for <30 min per session (49.1%). BFRNP was seen in 51.7% of women, of which 55.0% reported moderate pain intensity and 60.0% experienced this pain during BF. None of the maternal characteristics and breastfeeding profiles were significantly associated with the prevalence of BFRNP (p>0.05). Conclusions There is a high prevalence of BFRNP among nursing mothers. Although maternal characteristics and BF positions were not associated with reported BFRNP, the results suggest that changing BF positions reduces neck pain during nursing sessions. Therefore this study recommends that nursing mothers should regularly change their BF positions to increase relaxation and comfort.

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“…The majority of the mothers also reported that changing BF positions reduced their BFRNP. Previous studies 15 , 22 recommended alternating BF positions within and between BF sessions as a strategy for preventing or reducing BF-related musculoskeletal disorders.…”

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confidence: 99%