Jurnal EduHealth
Vol. 17 No. 02 (2026): Jurnal EduHealt

The Effect of Warm Rice Compresses on Breast Engorgement in Postpartum Womens

Dewi Handayani (Unknown)
Ayu Jani Puspitasari (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
21 May 2026

Abstract

Breast engorgement in postpartum breastfeeding mothers is a common problem frequently encountered. One management strategy that can be applied is a non-pharmacological method using warm rice compresses. This study aims to determine the effect of warm rice compresses on breast engorgement in postpartum breastfeeding mothers. The study design employed a quasi-experimental approach using a pretest-posttest model with a control group. The study sample consisted of 20 breastfeeding postpartum mothers who met the inclusion criteria and were selected using purposive sampling. The measurement tool used was the Six-Point Engorgement Scale (SPES) to assess the level of breast engorgement. The results showed a significant decrease in the level of breast engorgement in the intervention group after the application of warm rice compresses. Statistical analysis yielded a p-value < 0.05, indicating that warm rice compresses have an effect on breast engorgement in postpartum mothers.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

healt

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Public Health Veterinary

Description

The EduHealt journal contains articles based on research results or equivalent in the health field. The research includes research related to the community environment as well as in the general public. Articles published in this journal have never been published/published by other ...