Outcome of using the induced lactation program to onset of milk secretion and onset of lactation in mothers delivered by cesarean section

Abstract

Objective : To study outcome of using the induced lactation program to onset of milk secretion and onset of lactation. Materials and methods : This study was quasi-experiment research which purposed to study outcome of using the induced lactation program to onset of milk secretion and onset of lactation. The sample group was 60 mothers delivered by cesarean section, which divided into 2 groups. The first group was experimental group, consisted of 30 mothers delivered by cesarean section who were cared along the induced lactation program. The second group was control group, consisted of 30 mothers who were cared commonly. Research instrument consisted of 1.) research tool, including the induced lactation program. 2.) collecting data tools, including general data and obstetrics record, onset of milk secretion record and onset of lactation record. The data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, average, standard deviation, Chi-square test and independent t-test. Results : Onset of milk secretion and onset of lactation in the experimental group were earlier than the control group, significantly at t = 4.914, p = 0.000 and t = 5.988, p = 0.000, respectively. Conclusion : This study showed the induced lactation program was effective and should be used to promote lactation after delivery.