Postpartum Physical Symptom Severity and Breastfeeding Behaviour of Primipar Mother According to Their Birth Type

Abstract

Aim: This study was conducted to determine postpartum physical symptoms severity and breastfeeding behavior according to primipar mothers birth type. Methods: This descriptive and comparative study was conducted through January-June 2018 in three training research hospital in Izmir. The study was conducted with 227 mothers in two groups (113 vaginal birth and 114 caesarean birth). Data were collected using the Individual Identification Form, Postpartum Physical Symptom Severity Scale and LATCH Breastfeeding Assessment Scale. Results: It was determined that mothers who gave birth by cesarean section had low breastfeeding success and experienced more severe physical symptoms in the postpartum period (p<0.05). In addition, it was found that the breastfeeding success of the mothers who gave birth with both forms of birth decreased the symptom severity experienced during the postpartum period (p <0.05). Conclusion: Nurses should encourage mothers to participate in the birth preparation classes during their pregnancy and encourage vaginal delivery and breastfeeding. They should also plan nursing care to support breastfeeding, taking into account the symptoms they may experience in the postpartum period for mothers who give birth by cesarean section.

Evaluation of the effect of a nurse navigation program developed for postpartum mothers on maternal health: A randomized controlled study

“…During the postpartum period, women experience difficulties in performing their daily activities, decrease in their quality of life, and delays in the process of returning to their normal lives because of various physical symptoms (Arkan & Cetişli, 2017; Egelioğlu Cetişli et al., 2020). Although postpartum physical symptom severity decreased over time for both groups included in the current study, the symptoms of the intervention group at 6 weeks and 3 months postpartum were significantly less severe than those of the control group.…”

“…It is a stressful period during which women face new tasks associated with the motherhood role, along with changes in their bodies (Paul et al., 2013). Mothers cope with physical symptoms, such as pain, discomfort, fatigue, and sleeping problems, breastfeeding challenges, and episiotomy‐ and sexuality‐related problems during the postpartum period (Arkan & Cetişli, 2017; Cooklin et al., 2015; Egelioğlu Cetişli et al., 2020). Physical, psychological, and social changes occurring in the mother may negatively affect her capability to perform self‐care and quality of life (Jeong et al., 2021; Valla et al., 2022).…”

“…Because of these outcomes, nurse navigation programs have been recommended as part of public health services during the postpartum period when patients require the provision of preventive and holistic healthcare (Austad et al., 2017; Carty et al., 2018; Juarez et al., 2019; B. Martinez et al., 2018; Torke et al., 2016; Yee et al., 2017). Public health nurses have important responsibilities to provide comprehensive nursing care that addresses the needs of mothers, newborns, and the family and ensure successful implementation of the program (Cooklin et al., 2015; Egelioğlu Cetişli et al., 2020; Stuebe et al., 2018; Valla et al., 2022). However, studies evaluating the effect of nurse navigation programs on maternal health are insufficient (Pautasso et al., 2018; Yee et al., 2017).…”