THE BREAST MILK SECREATION AND ITS ASSOCIATES AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS UNDERGONE LSCS AT MGMCRI PUDUCHERRY

The breast milk is very healthy and full of nutrition, it provides the primary source of nutrition for newborns before they are able to digest more diverse food. The breast milk also contains balanced nutrients that are require for brain development, growth and a healthy immune system that act against viruses, bacteria, and parasites, since an infant?s immune system is not fully developed until the age of 2 yrs. Due to some reasons, few lactating mothers unable to give breast milk to their infant when there is an inadequate milk secretions. Consuming almond oil during lactation promotes milk secretions, as helps in synthesis of Vitamin-B, and also helps in emulsification of globules. Aim: This study was aimed to assess the breast milk secretion and to find the demographic variables association with secretion at immediate postnatal period among postnatal mothers undergone LSCS at MGMCRI Puducherry. Methodology: In thiscross sectional survey, 60 mothers Undergone LSCS were selected using simple random sampling technique-lottery method . Results: The present study findings revealed the frequency distribution of breast milk secretion among 60 mothers 91.7% (55) mothers had fair milk secretion (UNICEF score 27-39) 8.3% (5 ) mothers had Good milk secretion (UNICEF score 40-52).