BREAST CARE FOR POSTPARTUM TO OVERCOME BREAST ENGORGEMENT

Abstrak

Background: Postpartum care is essential because this phase is prone to complications, so health services for postpartum mothers play a crucial role in early detection and prevention of complications. In East Java, the number of postpartum visits has declined over the past three years. In 2024, Kediri Regency ranked second-lowest in complete postpartum care coverage with a score of 58.62%, which is still far from the target of 95%. One aspect of postpartum care coverage is breast examination and the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding. Problems that occur during breastfeeding include blocked milk ducts, which cause pain, fever, redness, and hardening or swelling of the breasts, which are signs of milk duct blockage. Method: This study employed a descriptive observational design with a case study approach involving Mrs. F P1001, who experienced a blocked milk duct on the fifth day postpartum at the Mojo Community Health Center. Results: The assessment results showed that Mrs. F complained of breast pain, and the breast examination revealed redness and tenderness. The intervention provided included information, education, and communication (IEC) on proper breastfeeding techniques, advising the mother to express breast milk to help empty the breasts, and performing breast care. Conclusion: After breast care was performed, Mrs. F said that the breast pain she felt had decreased