A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of warm ginger versus cold aloe vera gel compression on reduction of breast engorgement among post-natal mothers in selected Hospital Bilaspur Chhattisgarh

Introduction: Around the third postpartum day 1:8000 of lactating women throughout the world and 1:6500 women in India experience some degree of primary breast engorgement, which is one of the most common minor discomforts, especially among primipara. Breast engorgement subsides within 24 to 48 hours or 3-5 days by baby suckling or by expressing milk. It may last for more than 2 weeks, consequently, interferes with the start and continuation of exclusive breastfeeding. There is less study researcher found during reviewing regarding warm ginger compression and cold aloe vera gel compression on reduction of breast engorgement, During clinical posting researcher found that there is more prevalence rate of breast engorgement and felt that we have to know the non pharmacological, alternative treatment for the breast engorgement which is cost effective, without any side effect and easy to use at home setting. So, to know which alternative therapy is more effective for treatment and management of breast engorgement the researcher had chosen this study. Objective* To asses the breast engorgement among post natal mothers.* To assess the effectiveness of warm ginger and cold aloe vera gel compression on reduction of breast engorgement.* To compare the effectiveness of warm ginger and cold aloe vera gel compression on reduction of breast engorgement among post natal mothers.* To find out the association between hot ginger and cold aloe vera gel compression with their selected socio demographic variables on reduction of breast engorgement among post natal mothers.Conclusion: This study conclude that hot ginger compression were more effective on reduction of breast engorgement among post natal mothers.