RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05796284

Effects of Breast Intervention During the Late Pregnancy on the Parturients' Breast Engorgement,Maternal Competence,and Stress

Effects of Breast Tenderness Relief Intervention During the Late Pregnancy on the Parturients' Breast Engorgement, Lactation, Breastfeeding, Maternal Competence, and Stress

Sponsor

National Defense Medical Center, Taiwan

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The study purpose is to examine the effects of breast tenderness relief intervention during the late pregnancy on the parturients' breast engorgement, lactation, breastfeeding, maternal competence, and stress.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 20 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

\. Healthy pregnant women over 20 years old, without mental illness, and the number of pregnancy weeks has reached 36 weeks; 2. Full term production; 3. Literate or able to communicate in Chinese and Taiwanese; 4. After explaining, agree to participate in the research, sign the consent form, and accept long-term follower

Exclusion Criteria6

Pregnant women with a history of smoking, alcohol, and drug abuse;
Pregnant women have mental illness;
Maternal complications during childbirth or postpartum, such as: postpartum hemorrhage, infection, etc.;
Newborns with congenital abnormalities and major diseases;
Pregnant women who are unable or unwilling to breastfeed due to illness or other factors;
Refuse to accept breast compression intervention will be excluded from participating in the study

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALBreast pressure relief intervention at the end of pregnancy

When teaching pregnant women, the researchers will use tablet computers and models to explain the operation of breast combing and acupressure one-on-one, and use the model to demonstrate. Emphasis on breast grooming during pregnancy, twice a day, once in the morning and evening, 5 minutes on one breast each time, 10 minutes on both sides; strengthen breast grooming and acupressure after delivery. The first breast combing, 5 minutes on one breast each time, and 10 minutes on both sides 4 to 6 times a day. After combing, according to expert advice, massage the 6 acupoints around the breast for 5-10 seconds, and then use hand expressing or breastfeeding to discharge the milk .

OTHERRoutine care

Cases in the routine care group received routine prenatal care and guidance during weekly outpatient checkups, and routine postpartum care and guidance after delivery.