The beneficial effects of infant’s massage on jaundiced neonates receiving phototherapy

Abstract

Aim: To determine the effects of infant massage on newborns with jaundice who are on phototherapy. Methodology: We randomly assigned newborns(full-term) with jaundice to either a control group or a massage group while they were admitted for phototherapy. The medical data, including total feeding volume, weight, frequency of bowel movements, and level of bilirubin, was gathered and compared between two groups. Results: There were 25 neonates in the control group and 25 neonates in the test group. In comparison to the control group on the third day, the massage group showed significantly higher defecation frequency and significantly reduced bilirubin levels. There were no statistically significant differences in the two groups between body weights or food intake. Conclusion: The massaging of infant reduces bilirubin level and increases the frequency of faeces while they are receiving phototherapy for jaundice