THE COMPRESS BREASTS WITH CABBAGE AND HERBAL AS AN ADJUNCT FOR MANAGING PAIN IN THE FIRST POSTPARTUM MOTHER

Authors

  • Kanitta Thuma Department of Thai traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
  • Pakaparn Thankaew Buntharik Hospital, Buntharik District, Ubon Ratchathani.
  • Supapron Srakaew Buntharik Hospital, Buntharik District, Ubon Ratchathani.
  • Teera Piwngern Department of Thai traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
  • Anunkaorn Jitcharerntham Department of Thai traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
  • Pichapat Thititanaapipong Department of Thai traditional Medicine, Faculty of Natural Resources, Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus

Keywords:

herbal, cabbage, first postpartum, breast pain, compress breast

Abstract

This Quasi-Experimental research was design for study the effective of compress breast with cabbage and herbal. The compress to reduce pain breast tenderness in the postpartum first. The compress breast pain score and volume circulate of breast feeding in the postpartum first. A total of 60 participants are postpartum first to get service labour room in Buntharik hospital. Divided into 30 person per groups. Data collection were composed of a fresh Cabbage and Herbal, a demographic data form, and a milk expression assessment records, and satisfaction questionnaires with the reliability of 80. Statistics used for data analysis included frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, independent  t-test, and Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon test.

According to studies, it has been found that reduce pain for five days: compress breast with cabbage better than herbal the present study difference of significant. The compress breast with herbal improved more than cabbage. Satisfaction assessment found satisfied in compress breast with cabbage. This study to introduce in applying for postpartum first of compress breast with cabbage to reduce pain breast tenderness. Encourage of compress breast with herbal to improve breast milk circulate. Each other for postpartum had to bringing up for successful.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Mareeya M, Sasikarn K, Warankana C. The effect of milk ejection performance of postpartum mothers after breasts massage and compression with mini hot bag and herbal compression. J Nursing and Education 2010; 3(3): 75-91.

Aromjit D, Sauwanan B. Maternal Readiness perceptions that influence 6 month breastfeeding practice in postpartum woman at Donyanang Heaith Promotion Hospital, Mueang District, Nong Bua Lam Phu Province. Community Health Development Quarterly Khon Kaen University 2015; 3(3-4): 515-27. [in Thai].

Page T, Lockwood C, Guest K. Management of nipple pain and/or trauma associated with breast-feeding. J Biomed Inform 2003; 1: 127-47.

Wu X, Yu Y, Ying L, Tan W. Hot Compress with Chinese Herbal Salt Packets Reducing PICC Catheter Complications: A Randomized Controlled Trial Chin. J Integr Med 2018; 24: 809-14.

Nittaya P, Pranee T, Supannee U. The Effect of Warm Moist Polymer Gel Pack Compression on the Onset of Milk Production in Primiparous Mothers. J Phrapokklao Nursing College 2016; 27(1): 28-38.

Pramint A. Comparison between Breast Massage Alone and Breast Massage Combined with a Warm Compress in Increasing Milk Production in Post-partum Mothers. J Health Systems Research 2007; 1(Supplement 2): 430-38.

Trainapakul C, Chaiyawattana M, Kanavitoon W, Tiumtaogerd R, Naka S, Mitrniyodom W, Panlap S. Effect of milk ejection performance of postpartum mothers after breasts massage and compression with mini hot bag and herbal compress. J Nursing and Education 2010; 3(3): 75-91.

Lehman JF, De Lateur BJ. Therapeutic heat. Therapeutic Heat & Cold. 4th ed. Baltimore, MD: Williams & Wilkins; 1990. p. 417-581

Arora S, Vatsa M, Dadhwal V. A comparison of cabbage leaves vs. hot and cold compresses in the treatment of breast engorgement. Indian J Community Med 2008; 33: 160-2.

Office of Information and knowledge Bank, Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Ministry of Public Health. Thai traditional and alternative health profile: Thai traditional medicine, indigenous medicine and alternative medicine 2014-2016. Nonthaburi: Bright to you; 2017.

Ministry of Public Health. Relief Medical Textbook: Medical Wisdom and National Literary Heritage. Nonthaburi: Ministry of Public Health; 1999. [in Thai].

Hjermstad MJ, Fayers PM, Haugen DF, Caraceni A, Hanks GW, Loge JH, et al. Studies comparing Numerical Rating Scales, Verbal Rating Scales, and Visual Analogue Scales for assessment of pain intensity in adults: a systematic literature review. J Pain Symptom Manage 2011; 41(6): 1073-93.

Lawrence R A, Lawrence RM. Breastfeeding: A guide for the medical profession. 7thed. St. Louis: Mosby; 2011.

Raveewan N. Enhancement project Breast milk flow. The 1st National Breastfeeding Conference Brain Capital Breastfeeding 14-16 December 2005: Bangkok. Development Family Research Center 2005; 210-14. [in Thai].

Ammarin C. The Effects of Breast Massage and Hot Compress on Stimulating of Milk Flow in Postpartum Mothers at Phusing Hospital, Srisaket Province. J Traditional Thai Medical Research 2018; 4(1): 41-52.

Plengchawee S, Sasithorn P. Comparison of the use herbal compress with warm cloth to stimulate lactation on postpartum mother Sakon Nakhon Hospital. J Sakon Nakhon Hospital 2012; 15(3): 1-11. [in Thai].

Downloads

Published

2025-12-03

How to Cite

Thuma, K. ., Thankaew, P. ., Srakaew, S. ., Piwngern, T. ., Jitcharerntham, A. ., & Thititanaapipong, P. . (2025). THE COMPRESS BREASTS WITH CABBAGE AND HERBAL AS AN ADJUNCT FOR MANAGING PAIN IN THE FIRST POSTPARTUM MOTHER . Community Health Development Quarterly Khon Kaen University, 8(3), 337–349. retrieved from https://he05.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/CHDMD_KKU/article/view/7088

Issue

Section

Original Article