Postpartum Midwifery Care On The Second Day Of Mrs. “W” With Breast Milk Dam At Wajo Health Center

Abstract

Background: Breast milk engorgement is an event that occurs due to blockage in the flow of breast milk, veins, and lymph nodes which results in increased pressure on the ducts and alveoli. The purpose of compiling this Final Assignment Report is to carry out postpartum midwifery care on the second day of Mrs. "W" with breast milk engagement at the Wajo Health Center, Baubau City. The subjects in this study were postpartum mothers, namely Mrs. “W” postpartum on the second day with breast milk engorgement problems. The method used in this Final Assignment Report is a case study model, with documentation of Varmey's 7 steps and SOAP. Data collection was carried out using interview techniques, physical examinations and documentation studies. Results: Subjective data obtained on Mrs. “W” P1A0 postpartum on the second day was that the mother complained of feeling feverish and her breasts felt swollen since waking up in the morning. Objective data was obtained. The mother's general condition was good. Temperature 38°C, breasts look swollen. No mass was felt, felt was hard and dense, and there was tenderness. The management carried out in this case is to advise the mother to provide breast milk without a schedule or on demand, teach the mother the right way to breastfeed, and consume the medication given according to the dose. The conclusion of the care for Mrs. “W” has been given proper midwifery care so that the problem experienced, namely breast milk engagement, has been resolved.