1Lecturer, OBG Department KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research, Institute of Nursing Sciences, Belgaum
2Professor and HOD, OBG Nursing, Government College, SDS TRC and Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Chest Disease, Banglore
Online published on 6 September, 2018.
Bonding is essential for survival. The biological capacity to bond and form attachments is genetically determined. It is really a continuation of the relationship that began during pregnancy. The study was aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of mother regarding effect of baby oil massage on maternal bonding. and to evaluate the effectiveness of nurse intervention programme.
The research design adopted for this study was pre experimental i.e., one group pre-test post-test with evaluative approach. The sample size 30 postnatal mothers’.structured questionnaire was used to measure the knowledge and practice of the post natal mothers
The post knowledge and practice mean score is significantly higher than pre test knowledge and practice mean score at the level of significance p≤ 0.05.
The knowledge and practice of post natal mother can be further improved by providing ongoing teaching and training programme
Practice, Knowledge, maternal bonding, post natal mothers
