Abstract

Hemlata Gajbe*

ABSTRACT

Breast engorgement is a painful and unpleasant condition affecting large numbers of women in the early postpartum period. Breast engorgement may inhibit the development of successful breastfeeding, lead to early breastfeeding cessation, and is associated with more serious illness, including breast infection. Objective: To assess and compare the efficacy of raw cabbage leaves and breast pump in the treatment of breast engorgement. Material and Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study. The control group received breast pump application and the experimental group received raw cabbage leaf treatment for relieving breast engorgement. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical methods. Results: There was a significant difference at 0.05 levels of raw cabbage and Breast pump. There was significant difference in the mean of post application results of raw cabbage and Breast pump treatment on sign and symptoms of breast engorgement among post natal mothers. Which proves that raw cabbage leaves is effective in relieving the sign and symptoms of breast engorgement. Conclusion: Raw cabbage leaves as well as breast pump both can be used in the treatment of breast engorgement. Raw cabbage leaves are more effective than breast pump in decreasing breast engorgement.