Application of Kolcaba Comfort Theory in the Postpartum Period to Promote the Effective Breastfeeding : A Case Study

The postpartum period is a critical and important stage for protecting, providing quality care, and developing the health of the mother and newborn. One of the postpartum cares that nurses play an important role, in helping the mother to start and continue breastfeeding. Providing comfort during this period facilitates the mother's adaptation. In this regard, Kolcaba comfort theory is very useful. The purpose of this case study is an application of Kolcaba comfort theory in the postpartum period to promote effective breastfeeding.

In this case study in 2022, The client is a 19-year-old, Caesarean section delivery, primi para, Baby boy with 3350 gr weight, who came to the health center to receive mother and child health services.  she complained about her inability to breastfeed her baby and her physical problems and with a state of anxiety and concern, she constantly asked about the inability to breastfeed  and her own diet during this period. This study was conducted based on the Kolcaba theory which the mother's comfort needs were identified and interventions were provided in the form of a nursing process .in order to evaluate the quality of breastfeeding, Infant Breastfeeding Assessment Tool was used before and after the interventions. .

The mother's needs were diagnosed according to the taxonomic structure in four fields: physical, psychological, cultural, social, and environmental needs and various interventions were implemented according to the nursing process. The results indicated the effectiveness of interventions based on comfort theory in order to meet needs finally, promoting breastfeeding was effective. The infant's breastfeed evaluation score was increased after the intervention.