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Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers

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Background: Postnatal period is a joyous yet a challenging period for all mothers. After pain is one of the ailments which often goes unrecognized in this period. Aim of the study: this study aimed to evaluate the effect of foursquare breathing exercises on after pains, initiation of breastfeeding and satisfaction with intervention among postpartum mothers. Design: A quasi-experimental research design. Sample: A convenient sample of 112 postpartum mothers. Setting: This study was carried out at the postpartum ward of El- Mansoura New General Hospital, El-Dakahleya Governorate, Egypt. Tools: Data was collected through three tools, basic data structured interview schedule, which included socio-demographic characteristics and reproductive history; Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and Satisfaction Likert Scale. Results: This study reported initiation of breastfeeding within half an hour and one hour after delivery by 26.8% & 57.1% respectively of the study group, compared to 10.7% & 30.4% respectively of the control group. Intensity of after pains was also mild 1 & 2 days after intervention among 69.6% & 94.6% respectively of the former group, compared to 30.3% & 53.6% respectively of the latter group. In addition, most of the study group (96.4%) was completely satisfied with the intervention. Conclusion: This study concluded that four-square breathing exercises significantly reduced the intensity of after pains and enhanced early initiation of breastfeeding as well as achieved satisfaction of postpartum mothers with the intervention. Recommendations: Four square breathing exercises should be incorporated into the nursing intervention protocols of post-partum mothers.

DOI

10.21608/asnj.2022.120643.1319

Keywords

Four-Square Breathing Exercise, After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, Satisfaction & Postpartum Mothers

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Afaf

Last Name

Ahmed

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Hassan

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Assistance Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Alexandria University, Egypt.

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drafafhassan445@gmail.com

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Kafer el dawar

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0000-0002-7276-7580

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Samia

Last Name

Hassan

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I.

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Assistance Professor of Woman's Health & Midwifery, Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Mansoura University, Egypt.

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dr.samiahassan@yahoo.com

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00000001-6350-7130

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Howaida

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Elsaba

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Assistance Professor of Maternity, Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Port Said University, Egypt.

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dr_howaidaamin@yahoo.com

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0000000194233072

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10

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29

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31507

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2022-03-01

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2022-02-08

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2022-03-01

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104

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111

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2314-8845

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2682-3799

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Assiut Scientific Nursing Journal

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https://asnj.journals.ekb.eg/

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Effect of Four-Square Breathing Exercises on After Pains, Initiation of Breastfeeding, and Satisfaction with Intervention among Postpartum Mothers

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22 Jan 2023