Application of Olive Oil on Nipple in Late Pregnancy Period to Prevent Nipple Trauma during Lactation | ||
| Journal of Nursing Science Benha University | ||
| Article 51, Volume 3, Issue 2, July 2022, Pages 776-792 PDF (1.4 M) | ||
| Document Type: Scientific peer reviewed journal | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247763 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Sohir Abd-Elwahab Abd-Elfattah* 1; Soad Abd-Elsalam Ramadan2; Eman Mohamed AbdElhakam2; Fatma Kamal Ali2 | ||
| 1B.Sc.in Nursing, Specialist of Nursing in Benha Teaching Hospital, Qualubia, Egypt | ||
| 2Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Benha University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| Background: Pain on breastfeeding is an important cause of weaning and, therefore, its prevention is essential. Application of olive oil on nipple decreases this pain as it contains nutrients that fight inflammation. Aim of study: Was to examine application of olive oil on nipple in late pregnancy period to prevent nipple trauma during lactation. Design: Aquasiexperimental design (pre-post design) was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: This study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic in Benha University Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 120 primigravida who attended the above mentioned setting during six months was recruited for the study. Tools of data collection: Four tools were used to collect the necessary data. I: A structured interviewing questionnaire. II: Nipple trauma score. III: Nipple Soreness Rating Scale and IV: Follow up sheet. Results: There was a highly statistical significant differences between both study and control group in favor of study group < br />regarding nipple trauma score and nipple soreness score. Also, there was a highly statistically significant relation between nipple trauma score as well as nipple soreness score and frequency of application of olive oil per day. Finally, there was a highly statistically significant relation between nipple trauma score as well as nipple soreness score and period of using olive oil on nipples. Conclusion: Application of olive oil on nipple in late pregnancy period had appositive effect to prevent nipple trauma during lactation. Recommendations: There is a need to provide counseling program during the third trimester for pregnant mothers & direct postpartum period about protection and treatment of the traumatic nipple. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Key words: Lactation; Late Pregnancy; Nipple Trauma; Olive oil | ||
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