Effectiveness of Hoffman's Exercise on the Level of Breastfeeding among Primiparous Women with Inverted Nipple

Background: Breastfeeding is one of the most natural, beneficial and ideal form for feeding newborns to promote their healthy growth development as well as for better maternal health. Some mothers facing problem nipple inversion depleting them being able feed babies taking its advantages. Aim: this study aimed evaluate effectiveness Hoffman’s exercise on the level breastfeeding among primiparous women with inverted nipple. Methods: A quasi-experimental research design was conducted at a private antenatal clinic at Mansoura City, Dakahlia Governorate, Egypt. A non-probability purposive sample of 110 pregnant allocated either control group who received the routine care or intervention practiced Hoffman's exercise. Data were collected using structured interview schedule, LATCH and Likert scales. Results: More than half (58.2%) subjects in had good level breast compared 7,3 % with statistical significant difference both groups (p < 0.001). Also about 34,5% and 29,1% strongly satisfied or satisfied respectively only 3,6% 5,5% the same scale. Conclusion: The current hypotheses accepted where Hoffman's an effective for managing nipple, improving associated higher satisfaction level with group. Recommendations: recommended that, can be integrated into nursing practices nipples among primiparous women.