A STUDY TO ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENASS OF IMMEDIATE BREAST FEEDING ON DURATION OF THIRD STAGE OF LABOUR AND BLOOD LOSS DURING THE SAME IN SELECTED HOSPITALS

An experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of immediate breast feeding on duration of third stage of labour and blood loss during the same in selected hospitals of Pune city. The conceptual framework adopted for the study was General System Model. The sample size was 60 full term mothers in active labour, divided into two groups. Purposive sampling technique was used for selection of sample. Where, Group I is experimental group and Group II is an control group. Each consisted of 30 samples. Data collection was accomplished by using observation check list as a tool. It consists of three sections. First section dealt with demographic profile of the samples. Second section dealt with observation check list to assess duration of labour.Third section dealt with amount of blood loss.Pilot study was conducted to assess the feasibility of the study. It was conducted on 14 mothers.Final data collection was done. Data gathered was analysed by using descriptive and inferential statistics. Based on the analysis interpretations were made.The study analysis shows that immediate breast feeding statistically reduces the duration of third stage of labor and the amount of blood loss.