International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Introduction: Breast engorgement is a prevalent condition experienced by postpartum mothers, particularly during the early days of breastfeeding. It occurs when the breast tissues swell with milk, leading to increased pressure and discomfort. Aim: The study aimed to assess the effectiveness of the reverse pressure softening technique on breast engorgement among Primipara postnatal mothers. Methodology: A pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was utilized for this study. The research was conducted at the Maternal and Child Health Center, Government Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu. The study targeted primiparous mothers with breast engorgement in the postpartum ward of Government Medical College and Hospital, Tiruvallur. The sample consisted of 60 primiparous postnatal mothers who met the inclusion criteria for breast engorgement. A non-probability purposive sampling technique was employed to select the participants. Result: The study demonstrated a significant improvement in breast engorgement after the intervention, with 86.7% of mothers reporting mild engorgement post-intervention, compared to 76.7% experiencing moderate engorgement pre-intervention. A moderate positive correlation was found between breast engorgement and pain (r = 0.471, p = 0.0001), suggesting that reducing engorgement alleviates pain. Conclusion: The intervention significantly improved breast engorgement levels, reducing the severity from moderate to mild for most mothers.