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Breast binding... is it all that it's wrapped up to be?

Kathy Swift1, Jill Janke

  • 1Breastfeeding Center, Rapides Women's and Children's Hospital, Alexandria, LA 71301, USA. kathy.swift@hcahealthcare.com

Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing : JOGNN
|May 31, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Breast binding in postpartum mothers increased breast tenderness and leakage compared to support bras. Researchers recommend discontinuing breast binding for lactation suppression and encouraging support bra use for improved comfort.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Postpartum Care
  • Lactation Management

Background:

  • Nonbreastfeeding postpartum mothers often experience breast engorgement and discomfort.
  • Traditional methods like breast binding are used for lactation suppression.
  • The efficacy and comfort of breast binding versus support bras require investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare breast symptoms experienced by nonbreastfeeding postpartum mothers using breast binding versus support bras.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of breast binding as a lactation suppression method.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic replication study with a pre-experimental posttest design.
  • Sixty nonbreastfeeding postpartum women were recruited from a US hospital.
  • Breast symptoms (engorgement, leakage, tenderness) and pain relief use were measured using the Bristol Record of Symptoms.

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Main Results:

  • No significant difference in breast engorgement was observed between breast binding and support bra groups within the first 10 postpartum days.
  • The breast binding group reported significantly higher levels of breast tenderness and leakage.
  • Increased use of pain relief measures was noted in the breast binding group.

Conclusions:

  • Breast binding is not recommended for lactation suppression due to increased discomfort.
  • Support bras are suggested as a preferred alternative for nonbreastfeeding postpartum mothers.
  • Further research should prioritize maternal comfort in postpartum care strategies.