ObjectiveTo investigate the effects of the recovery massage on the galactosis and swell pain of breast after cesarean section.

MethodsA total of 220 primiparas with single pregnancy treated with cesarean section were divided into the observation group and control group according to the random number table(110 cases each group).The control group was nursed with routine measure, and guided in early sucking and breastfeeding.The observation group was additionally nursed with breast massage within postpartum 12 h based on the control group.The swell pain, lactation time and volume of breast, and breast-feeding rate in two groups were observed.

ResultsThe pain scores of breast in observation group after 24, 48 and 72 h of delivery were significantly lower than those in control group(P < 0.01), the difference of which between two groups among postpartum each time-point was statistically significant(P < 0.01), and which at postpartum 24, 48 and 72 h gradually decreased(P < 0.05 to P < 0.01).The lactation volume in observation group at postpartum 2, 3 and 7 d was significantly higher than that in control group(P < 0.01), the difference of which between two groups among postpartum each time-point was statistically significant(P < 0.01), and which at postpartum 1, 2, 3 and 7 d gradually increased(P < 0.01).The mean time of lactation in observation group(16.2±3.8)h was shorter than that in control group(28.3±4.8)h(P < 0.01).The breastfeeding rates in observation group at postpartum 24, 48, 72 h and 42 d were significantly higher than those in control group(P < 0.01).

ConclusionsThe recovery massage of breast can promote the breast duct patency, reduce the swell pain of breast, and improve the success rate of breastfeeding.