International Journal of Innovative Research in Health Science

Background: The postnatal phase is a vital period when issues like breast engorgement frequently arise and can hinder effective breastfeeding. Managing these challenges requires simple and efficient nursing interventions to enhance maternal comfort and support lactation. Methodology: A quantitative, quasi-experimental one-group pretest–posttest design was used. The research included 30 postnatal mothers experiencing breast engorgement who were admitted to Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Puducherry. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Results: Prior to the intervention, 66.7% of participants experienced severe engorgement, while 33.3% had moderate symptoms. Following the application of heat, 90% reported no engorgement and 10% experienced only mild discomfort. The mean engorgement scores significantly dropped from 16.77 ± 2.254 to 2.27 ± 1.388 (t = 31.746, p < 0.05). Conclusion: Hot application is a simple, non-pharmacological, and effective nursing strategy for reducing breast engorgement in postnatal mothers.