International Journal of Nursing Education
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 4

Effectiveness of Hoffman Exercise on Breastfeeding among Primipara Mothers with Flat and Retracted Nipple: A Narrative Review

1P.G. Tutor, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing

2M. Sc. Nursing Final Year, Teerthanker Mahaveer College of Nursing

Online published on 21 November, 2019.

Abstract

Breastfeeding is one of the most natural and beneficial acts a mother can do for her child. There is no other single action by which a mother can impact the present and future health of her baby. Nipple abnormalities are commonly encountered in clinical practice especially in relation to lactation problem in postnatal. A truly inverted nipple is caused by adhesion at the base of the nipple that binds the skin to the underlying tissue. AIM: The aim of this narrative review is to find information on the effectiveness of Hoffman exercise on breastfeeding among primipara mothers with flat and retracted nipple. Methodology: Hoffman exercise Types of studies-Quasi-experimental, Pre experimental, True Experimental study. Setting-Postnatal ward of maternity hospital. Outcome-This narrative review result has appeared that Hoffman exercise will be effective on breastfeeding in flat and retracted nipple.

Keywords

Hoffman exercise, breastfeeding, Primi-para mothers, flat nipple and retracted nipple