Effectiveness of Kegel Exercises and Prone Position on Postnatal Discomfort Among Postpartum Mothers

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  Kiranjot Gill, Chetan Kumar Gupta, Lovesampuranjot Kaur

  School of Nursing, Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India

   

• Kiranjot Gill, Chetan Kumar Gupta, Lovesampuranjot Kaur
• Effectiveness of Kegel Exercises and Prone Position on Postnatal Discomfort Among Postpartum Mothers

Abstract

Postpartum afterpains and delayed uterine involution are common causes of discomfort among postnatal mothers. Non-pharmacological interventions such as Kegel exercises and prone positioning are simple, cost-effective methods to enhance postnatal recovery. To evaluate the effectiveness of Kegel exercises and the prone position on afterpains and uterine involution among postnatal mothers. A quasi-experimental study was conducted among 200 postnatal mothers selected using purposive sampling. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups (100 each). Postpartum pain was assessed using a Numeric Pain Rating Scale before and after the intervention. The experimental group received structured training on Kegel exercises and prone positioning, while the control group received routine postnatal care. A significant reduction in post-test pain scores was observed in the experimental group (t = 17.623, p < 0.001). Kegel exercises and prone positioning were effective in reducing postpartum afterpains and promoting uterine involution.

Keywords: Postnatal discomfort, Kegel exercises, prone position, pain management, nursing intervention.