Effect of Application of Cabbage Leaves on Breast Engorgement among Postnatal Women−A Literature Review

Abstract

The aim of researcher is to evaluate the effect of application of cabbage leaves on breast engorgement among postnatal women. Breast engorgement is a common physiological problem for lactating women that is caused by the sudden increase in the volume of the breast milk due to lymphatic and vascular congestion with interstitial oedema during the first two weeks of breast feeding. Adequate management of engorgement is important for successful long-term lactation. The goal of treatment of breast engorgement is to relieve discomfort and control swelling. The women were receiving Pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods like expression of breast milk, using of breast Pump binder, nipple shield, hot and cold application. Some of these methods are costly or may cause discomfort to women. So, natural therapy can be advised to the women in low cost which can be used easily even at home without guidance like cabbage leaves.