The effect of multi-dimensional postpartum visits on increasing the breastfeeding rate of parturients with inverted nipple: a randomised study

BACKGROUND Postpartum breastfeeding is an effective guarantee for the healthy growth of newborns. Vigorously promoting has substantial benefits physical and mental health mothers babies, can also benefit entire society. The purpose this study was to explore effect multi-dimensional postpartum visits (MDPV) applied parturients with inverted nipple on improving rates. METHODS A total 114 nipples who gave birth in Drum Tower Hospital Affiliated Nanjing University School Medicine from October 2018 2019 successfully breastfed hospital were selected. patients divided into two groups according random number table method, 57 cases each group. control group received routine visits, while observation MDPV. Breastfeeding knowledge, rate exclusive breastfeeding, incidence maternal mastitis, infant hospitalization, level self-efficacy compared between groups. RESULTS knowledge at 1, 3, 6 months after discharge higher than those (P<0.05). mastitis hospitalization lower scores 1 CONCLUSIONS application MDPV improve breast-feeding rate, enhance reduce self-efficacy. Thus, it worthy promotion.