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Effects of Massage and Health Education on Postpartum Lactation of Primipara and Breast Feeding Rate

Author:ZHAO Hui

affiliation:Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Affiliated Hospital of Henan Medical College, Zhengzhou 451191, Henan Province, China

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Abstract

Objective to explore the effect of massage and galactagogue combined with health education on postpartum lactation volume and breastfeeding rate of primipara. Methods 160 healthy primipara in our hospital were randomly divided into observation group and control group, 80 cases in each group. The control group was given routine postpartum nursing, and the observation group was given breast massage and health education. The lactation initiation time, 24h milk secretion and exclusive breastfeeding rate of the two groups were compared and analyzed. Results the postpartum lactation initiation time in the observation group was shorter than that in the control group (P<0.05), and the lactation volume and exclusive breastfeeding rate at 24h were significantly higher than those in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion Massage and health education can promote lactation and increase the rate of postpartum breastfeeding.

【Keyword】manipulation massage; Lactation; Health education; First-time mothers; Postpartum lactation; Breastfeeding rate

【Chart number】R244.1

【Document Identification Number】A

【DOI】10.3969/j.issn.1009-3257.2019.02.039