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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
Year : 2019, Volume : 10, Issue : 7
First page : ( 384) Last page : ( 388)
Print ISSN : 0976-0245. Online ISSN : 0976-5506.
Article DOI : 10.5958/0976-5506.2019.01599.7

A Study to Assess the Effect of Pineapple Extract on Episiotomy Wound Healing among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hospitals of Sangli, Miraj and Kupwad Corporation Area

Gaikwad Sindhu R.1, Bhore Nilima R.2,*

1M. Sc 2nd Year Nursing, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Nursing, Sangli

2Dean Faculty of Nursing & Principal, Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) College of Nursing, Sangli

*Corresponding Author: Dr. Mrs. Nilima R. Bhore, Dean Faculty of Nursing & Principal Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), College of Nursing, Sangli, Email: nilimabhore@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 19 August, 2019.

Abstract

Pregnancy1 is a beautiful and natural condition. Nine transformative months full of excitement, planning and peering at the awesome unfolding of life. After delivery, Episiotomy is one of the most important areas of concern. The perineum is highly susceptible to infection due to different secretions like vaginal discharges, feces and urine. Episiotomy wound requires a proper intervention which could otherwise be self-limiting due to high vascularity of perineal area. If not taken care, episiotomy wound may lead to immediate complications like infection, dehiscence or remote complications like dyspareunia, scar endometriosis or chances of perineal lacerations in subsequent labour. Extracts from pineapple helps to improve healing time and would aid outcome. Pineapple is easily available and doesn't cost much. It is crucial to discover the opportunity of using pineapple to enhance episiotomy wound healing.

Aim

To assess the condition of episiotomy wound and assess the effect of pineapple extract on episiotomy wound healing.

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Keywords

Post natal mother, episiotomy, wound healing, pineapple extract.

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