PENGARUH KOMPRES AIR HANGAT TERHADAP INTENSITAS NYERI BENDUNGAN ASI PADA IBU MASA NIFAS DI DESA TRIWUNGAN

Abstract

Breast engorgement is one of the common problems experienced by postpartum mothers due to the accumulation of breast milk in the breasts, which can cause pain, swelling, and discomfort. This condition may interfere with the breastfeeding process and affect the success of exclusive breastfeeding if not managed properly. One non-pharmacological intervention that can be used to reduce pain caused by breast engorgement is the application of warm compresses, which help improve blood circulation and facilitate milk flow. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of warm compresses on the intensity of breast engorgement pain among postpartum mothers in Triwungan Village. This study employed a pre-experimental research design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. The population consisted of all postpartum mothers experiencing breast engorgement in Triwungan Village, totaling 31 respondents, all of whom were included as the study sample. The instruments used were the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for warm compress application and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) questionnaire. The results of the study, based on the Wilcoxon statistical test, showed a p-value of 0.000 ≤ α 0.05, indicating that H0 was rejected and H1 was accepted. This means that warm compresses had a significant effect on reducing the intensity of breast engorgement pain among postpartum mothers in Triwungan Village.