Lactation Problems in Post Natal Period: A Hospital Based Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Breast milk is the best gift of the mother to the baby. It is recommended that all new born babies should be exclusively breast fed for the first six months of life and breast milk should be continued at least upto two years of life. However due to multiple reasons, lactation problems are not uncommon in our mothers during the post natal period. This study was undertaken to find out various reasons of lactation problems. Objectives: 1. To find out lactation problems of during post natal period 2. To compare the various reasons of lactation problems among mothers of normal delivery and LSCS Methodology: Mothers in the post natal period were consecutively recruited till sample size of 200 (100 normal deliveries and 100 LSCS) were reached, excluding multiple pregnancy in a Tertiary care center. The prepared questionnaire was used to assess the problems by a single investigator and the results were analysed using chi square test Results: Maternal risk factors like diabetes mellitus and prior treatment for infertility and birth weight of the baby had significant association with lactation problems. Problems of nipples like cracked nipples, inverted nipples and breast engorgement significantly contributed to lactation problems. Most of the mothers were not educated on proper technique of breast feeding. Conclusion: Examination of nipples should be done during antenatal period. Health education should be given to all pregnant mothers regarding successful breast feeding. BFHI should be reinforced.
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PG. Hariprasad
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