Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers
Ahmed, A., Hassan, S., Elsaba, H. (2022). Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers. EKB Journal Management System, 10(29), 104-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319
Afaf Hassan Ahmed; Samia I. Hassan; Howaida Elsaba. "Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers". EKB Journal Management System, 10, 29, 2022, 104-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319
Ahmed, A., Hassan, S., Elsaba, H. (2022). 'Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers', EKB Journal Management System, 10(29), pp. 104-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319
Ahmed, A., Hassan, S., Elsaba, H. Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers. EKB Journal Management System, 2022; 10(29): 104-111. doi: 10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319

Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers

Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal
Article 10, Volume 10, Issue 29, March 2022, Page 104-111  XML PDF (986.03 K)
Document Type: Original Research
DOI: 10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319
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Authors
Afaf Hassan Ahmed email orcid 1; Samia I. Hassanorcid 2; Howaida Elsabaorcid 3
1Assistance Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.
2Assistance Professor of Woman's Health & Midwifery, Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.
3Assistance Professor of Maternity, Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt.
Abstract
Background: Postnatal period is a joyous yet a challenging period for all mothers. After pain is one of the ailments which often goes unrecognized in this period. Aim of the study: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of foursquare breathing exercises on after pains, initiation of breastfeeding and satisfaction with intervention among postpartum mothers. Design: A quasi-experimental research design. Sample: A convenient sample of 112 postpartum mothers. Setting: This study was carried out at the postpartum ward of El- Mansoura New General Hospital, El-Dakahleya Governorate, Egypt. Tools: Data was collected through three tools, basic data structured interview schedule, which included socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive history; Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and Satisfaction Likert Scale. Results: This study reported initiation of breastfeeding within half an hour and one hour after delivery by 26.8% & 57.1% respectively of the study group, compared to 10.7% & 30.4% respectively of the control group. Intensity of after pains was also mild 1 & 2 days after intervention among 69.6% & 94.6% respectively of the former group, compared to 30.3% & 53.6% respectively of the latter group. In addition, most of the study group (96.4%) was completely satisfied with the intervention. Conclusion: This study concluded that four-square breathing exercises significantly reduced the intensity of after pains and enhanced early initiation of breastfeeding as well as achieved satisfaction of postpartum mothers with the intervention. Recommendations: Four square breathing exercises should be incorporated into the nursing intervention protocols of post-partum mothers.
Keywords
Four-Square Breathing Exercise; After Pains; Initiation of Breastfeeding; Satisfaction & Postpartum Mothers
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