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. 2025 May;17(Suppl 1):S652-S654.
doi: 10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1878_24. Epub 2025 Feb 10.

The Effects of Focused Nurse-Midwife Interventions on Postnatal Discomfort and Quality of Life Among Postnatal Mothers - A Quasi Experimental Study

Baby Kannan  1 , Theranirajan Ethiraj  2 , Shankar Shanmugam Rajendran  3 , Valveeman Vijayalakshmi  1 , Seethalakshmi Durairaj  1 , Sabari Raja  1
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The Effects of Focused Nurse-Midwife Interventions on Postnatal Discomfort and Quality of Life Among Postnatal Mothers - A Quasi Experimental Study

Baby Kannan et al. J Pharm Bioallied Sci. 2025 May.

Abstract

Background: It has been shown that postnatal discomfort is one of the common issues that postpartum women go through and, in most cases, have a low quality of life, thus impairing their recovery and overall well-being. This research study was aimed at establishing the effectiveness of nurse-midwife-specific interventions aimed at reducing postnatal discomfort and enhancing the quality of life among postpartum women.

Methods: This quasi-experimental study had a control and an intervention group of postpartum women. Standardized questionnaires to assess pain and quality of life data were collected. Statistical analysis by Chi-square test and t-test to compare scores before and after the intervention in both the groups were performed.

Results: Intervention outcomes were a significant reduction in pain scores and quality-of-life improvements compared to the control group. Therefore, interventions targeted by the nurse-midwife may improve postpartum recovery.

Conclusion: Focused interventions by the nurse-midwife improved outcomes related to postnatal recovery. The treatment can be useful for inclusion in postpartum care to enhance the quality of life and maternal well-being.

Keywords: Four square breathing exercise; prone position; quality of life.

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