The Use of Breastfeeding Pillow to Reduce Discomfort for Breastfeeding Mothers

The process of breastfeeding for newborns in the special care room often experiences obstacles due to diverse factors, such as environmental factors, hospitalization impact, and maternal discomfort during breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to determine whether breastfeeding pillows decrease ma...

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Published in:Pediatric reports 2020-06, Vol.12 (11), p.8702-8702
Main Authors: Sri Widiastuti, Ida Ayu Kade, Rustina, Yeni, Efendi, Defi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Attachment
Body parts
Breast feeding
Breast milk
Breastfeeding & lactation
breastfeeding pillow
Discomfort
Environmental factors
Environmental impact
Measuring instruments
Milk
Neonates
Nutrition
Premature
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Summary:The process of breastfeeding for newborns in the special care room often experiences obstacles due to diverse factors, such as environmental factors, hospitalization impact, and maternal discomfort during breastfeeding. The aim of this study was to determine whether breastfeeding pillows decrease maternal discomfort during breastfeeding. This research employed a randomized control trial (RCT) design involving 70 participants who were divided into an intervention (n=35) and a control group (n=35) based on the inclusion criteria. The intervention group used a breastfeeding pillow while breastfeeding the baby, and the control group provided ASI (breast milk) as recommended in the treatment room. The data measurement instruments were an observation sheet and the body part discomfort scale (BPDS). The BPDS comprised 4 assessments: the initial assessment, day I assessment, day II assessment, and the final assessment. The results of the GLM-RM analysis showed a significant reduction in maternal discomfort among participants using breastfeeding pillows (P
ISSN:2036-7503
2036-749X
2036-7503
DOI:10.4081/pr.2020.8702