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TNNMC Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing
Year : 2017, Volume : 5, Issue : 1
First page : ( 20) Last page : ( 22)
Print ISSN : 2322-0260.

Effectiveness of Foot Reflexology on Lactation Among Postnatal Mothers in Selected Hospitals at Kanyakumari District, Tamilnadu

Mrs. Sophia Arzta1, Mrs. Dr. Menaka K.2, Mrs. Padmavathi3

1Asso. Prof, Christian College of Nursing, Neyyoor

2Principal, Padmasree College of Nursing, Kancheepuram

3Principal, Dhanvantri College Of Nursing, Erode

Online published on 20 April, 2017.

Abstract

This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of foot reflexology on lactation among postnatal mothers. A quantitative research approach, pre-experimental one group pre and post test only design was adopted for the study. 20 post natal mothers who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected for the study. Modified latches breast feeding assessment tool was used to assess the level of lactation among the post natal mothers. The results showed that reflexology had significant effect in promotion of lactation among postnatal mothers at p < 0.05 level

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Keywords

Reflexology, lactation, postnatal mothers.

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