Application of Olive Oil on Nipple in Late Pregnancy Period to Prevent Nipple Trauma during Lactation

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

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1 B.Sc.in Nursing, Specialist of Nursing in Benha Teaching Hospital, Qualubia, Egypt

2 Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing-Benha University, Egypt

Abstract

Background: Pain on breastfeeding is an important cause of weaning and, therefore, its
prevention is essential. Application of olive oil on nipple decreases this pain as it contains
nutrients that fight inflammation. Aim of study: Was to examine application of olive oil on
nipple in late pregnancy period to prevent nipple trauma during lactation. Design: Aquasiexperimental design (pre-post design) was utilized to fulfill the aim of this study. Setting: This
study was conducted at Obstetrics and Gynecology Outpatient Clinic in Benha University
Hospital. Sample: A purposive sample of 120 primigravida who attended the above mentioned
setting during six months was recruited for the study. Tools of data collection: Four tools were
used to collect the necessary data. I: A structured interviewing questionnaire. II: Nipple trauma
score. III: Nipple Soreness Rating Scale and IV: Follow up sheet. Results: There was a highly
statistical significant differences between both study and control group in favor of study group < br />regarding nipple trauma score and nipple soreness score. Also, there was a highly statistically
significant relation between nipple trauma score as well as nipple soreness score and frequency of
application of olive oil per day. Finally, there was a highly statistically significant relation
between nipple trauma score as well as nipple soreness score and period of using olive oil on
nipples. Conclusion: Application of olive oil on nipple in late pregnancy period had appositive
effect to prevent nipple trauma during lactation. Recommendations: There is a need to provide
counseling program during the third trimester for pregnant mothers & direct postpartum period
about protection and treatment of the traumatic nipple.

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Journal of Nursing Science Benha University
Volume 3, Issue 2
July 2022
Pages 776-792

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