Omni Health Journal
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Omni Health Journal. Volume 2. Issue 4. (October 2025)

The Effect of Breast Care Intervention on the Incidence of Breast Engorgement among Postpartum Women

Nuryana, Riska (Unknown)
Sumarmi (Unknown)
Mantasia (Unknown)
Dewi S (Unknown)
Alwi (Unknown)
Mardiana (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

Background: After childbirth, the problem that is often experienced by postpartum mothers is breast milk (engorgement), This may be caused by an anomaly of the mamma's papillae, limited lactoferous ducts, or insufficient emptying of the glands. Objective: To determine the relationship between postpartum breast care interventions and the prevalence of breastfeeding dams at the Baruga Health Center, Bantaeng Regency. Methods: This study used a cross-sectional descriptive survey methodology. Looking for an overview of breast care interventions in postpartum mothers with breastfeeding dams at the Baruga Health Center, Bantaeng Regency. Results: It showed that 13 respondents (86.0%) did not do breast care and experienced breast clotting, 1 respondent (7.0%) had done breast care and experienced breast clotting, 2 respondents (14.0%) did not do breast care and did not experience breast clotting. froze breast milk, and 14 respondents (94.0%) did not do breast care and froze breast milk. Conclusion: For the breastfeeding process to be successful, the breasts must receive frequent attention. Ensuring adequate milk production throughout the breastfeeding period, preventing breast abnormalities, and maintaining breast health during the breastfeeding process are the goalsĀ 

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health

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Subject

Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Dentistry Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health Veterinary

Description

Omni Health Journal (OHJ) is an open-access scientific journal that publishes original research articles in the fields of medicine and health. The journal aims to serve as a publication platform for academics, practitioners, researchers, and health professionals to share research findings and ...