Problem of the Study This study was designed to test the effectiveness of the application of extra-virgin coconut oil versus Highly Purified Anhydrous (HPA) Lanolin in ameliorating nipple pain, cracking and eventually the prevention of subacute lactation mastitis in breastfeeding women. It is theorized that the nipple crack, nipple pain are early warning signs of subacute clinical lactation mastitis. Goal is after application of extra-virgin coconut oil comparative analysis will be done at one week, three weeks, and six weeks. These complications associated with development of subacute mastitis can be addressed early during the first six weeks of lactation.
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Measurement of change in pain level (Numeric Pain Rating Scale McCaffery, 1989)
Timeframe: Six weeks
Measurement of Development of Nipple Crack (Nipple Tenderness Scale Storr 1988)
Timeframe: Six weeks