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August 16-17, 2018 | Paris, France
Primary Healthcare
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Journal of Current Pediatric Research | Volume: 22
The effect of music therapy on the volume of expressed breastmilk of first time mothers who
delivered at Bicol Medical Center: A randomized controlled study
Pradesh Ghimire, Sarbesh Kumar Das, Mary Ann Cyril N Mesalucha and Glenda C. Decena
Bicol Medical Center, Philippines
Background: Promotion of breastfeeding is a simple and
efficient strategy in reducing morbidity and mortality in
neonates worldwide. Breastmilk contains higher concentration
of nutrients and energy than that of artificial powder milk. A
first time mother may be experiencing the joy of her new baby
but may also become overwhelmed in a chaotic environment
where she receives little rest and is adjusting to her new role
as a mother and they feel difficult to breastfeed. Many studies
have shown that music therapy can reduce maternal anxiety.
Objective: To determine the effect of music therapy on the
volume of expressed breastmilk of first time mothers of
newborn.
MaterialsandMethods: 78motherswhodeliveredatBMC from
July to October, 2017 were randomly divided in two groups: 39
in each of the experimental and control groups. Breastmilk was
expressed for two sessions at 18 and 24 hours after delivery
using breastmilk pump and the quantity of breastmilk was
measured using a graduated cylinder.
For the mothers in experimental group, music was played using
headphones for 30 minutes before and continued during milk
expression sessions. However, for mothers in the control group
no music was played.
Results: The mean volume of expressed breastmilk in
experimental group is 29.62 ml (SD+ 6.93 ml) while in control
group is 20.74 ml (SD+ 3.55 ml). Mothers who received music
therapy had statistically significant increase (p-value <0.001)
in the volume of expressed breastmilk when compared to the
control group.
Conclusion: Music therapy showed a significant increase in the
volume of expressed breastmilk by first time mothers.
Recommendation: Music therapy is simple and low-cost
strategy to be implemented as part of post-partum care to
support breastfeeding.
Speaker Biography
Pradesh Ghimire has completed his MBBS from Manipal College of Medical Sciences
affiliated to Kathmandu University, Nepal. He is a fourth year radiology resident in Bicol
Medical Center, Naga city, Philippines.
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Notes:
Pradesh Ghimire et al., Pediatrics & Primary HealthCare 2018, Volume 22
DOI: 10.4066/0971-9032-C1-002