Effectiveness of Reverse Pressure Softening Technique on Breast Engorgement and Breast Feeding among Postnatal mothers in Selected Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana

Gaddala Sanjuna, Dr. A. Jabila Gnana Thiah, Leena Kola

Abstract: Reverse Pressure Softening technique (RPST) is a simple manual technique used to temporarily soften the areola during breast engorgement. It helps move interstitial fluid backward into the breast tissue, reducing swelling around the nipple-areolar area and allowing the baby to latch effectively. The research approach selected for the study was Quantitative and Evaluative Approach with Pre experimental One group Pre and Post test research design. 41 postnatal mothers who all are had breast engorgement were selected at selected Hospital through Non probability Purposive sampling technique. Reliability of the tool was elicited by using Spearman Brown Co- efficient method and it was found to be r = 0.850. The data was collected by using Semi structured Questionnaire on level of breast engorgement and breastfeeding practices. The intervention of Reverse Pressure Softening Techniques was given to all samples with duration of 10 ? 20 minutes 4 times per day for a period of 2 days. The results showed that, the mean breast engorgement score decreased from 3.44 ± 0.71 in the pre-test to 1.20 ± 0.40 in the post-test. The obtained t-value (26.726) is much higher than the table value (3.551) at df = 40, and the p-value (0.000) indicates a highly significant difference at p < 0.05. in regard with breastfeeding the mean pre-test score (4.93 ± 1.21) increased to a mean post-test score of (8.68 ± 0.79). The obtained t value (23.047) is greater than the table value (2.021) at df = 40, and the p value (0.000) indicates a highly significant difference at p < 0.05. This confirms that the Reverse Pressure Softening Technique was highly effective in improving breastfeeding among postnatal mothers. The Chi-square test revealed a statistically significant association between religion (X² = 4.570, p < 0.05) and parity (X² = 5.611, p < 0.05) with LATCH breastfeeding scores. The study attempted to assess the Effectiveness of Reverse Pressure Softening Techniques on level of Breast Engorgement and breast feeding among postnatal mothers and found the Reverse Pressure Softening Techniques were effective in reducing breast engorgement and improved the level of breastfeeding practices. The study concluded that, Reverse Pressure softening technique is highly effective in reducing breast engorgement and enhancing breastfeeding performance among postnatal mothers.

Keywords: Reverse Pressure Softening Technique, Breast Engorgement, Breastfeeding

How to Cite?: Gaddala Sanjuna, Dr. A. Jabila Gnana Thiah, Leena Kola, "Effectiveness of Reverse Pressure Softening Technique on Breast Engorgement and Breast Feeding among Postnatal mothers in Selected Hospital, Hyderabad, Telangana", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1729-1734, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251030121302, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251030121302