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An Experimental Study to Assess the Effect of Antenatal Expression of Breast Milk on Lactation Performance among Primigravida Mothers in GGS Medical College and Hospital, Faridkot

Ms. Amandeep Kaur, Mrs. Bhupinder Kaur, Dr. Lajya Devi

Abstract


Human milk is the preferred feeding for all infants. The initial 2–3 days of lactation period are very crucial. The problem is common in primipara, and mothers with cesarean deliveries. The preparation of breast and motivation for breastfeeding should start during antenatal period at least at 37 weeks of gestation. Antenatal expressing of breastmilk is the hand expression and collection of colostrum during pregnancy. Antenatal expression of breast milk is one of the methods which helps to reduce the lactation failure problem.

AIM OF THE STUDY: The aim of the study is to assess the effect of antenatal expression of breast milk on lactation performance among primigravida mothers.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:   An experimental Study conducted at antenatal OPD and IPD of G.G.S. Medical Hospital, Faridkot. Sample size 70 primigravida mothers were selected by Randomized sampling. Self structured checklists were used to collect baseline information.

RESULTS: Majority (62.9%) mothers initiated the lactation within ½ an hour and 65.7% mothers achieved full lactation within ½-6 hour after delivery in the experimental group. 71.4% mothers initiated the lactation within 6-72 hour and 48.6% mothers achieved full lactation after 72 hours of delivery in control group.

CONCLUSIONS: There was significant difference in the lactation performance among experimental and control group.


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