A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Technique versus Diaphragmatic Breathing Relaxation Technique on maternity blues in primi gravid women after cesarean delivery.

Rakhi Sivakumar; A.Sivakumar

Volume : X, Issue : VII, July - 2020

A comparative study to assess the effectiveness of Jacobson's Progressive Relaxation Technique versus Diaphragmatic Breathing Relaxation Technique on maternity blues in primi gravid women after cesarean delivery.

Rakhi Sivakumar, A. Sivakumar

Abstract :

Background: A lot of women experience emotional changes called as maternity blues in early post natal period which is considered as mild form of depressive condition commencing from around 2–3 days after delivery peaking at 4th to 5th day lasting for about 2 weeks. Women may experience mood swings, crying spells, irritability, anxiety, insomnia and restlessness. Sometimes this condition can turn into post natal depression if unmanaged. Objective: To compare and determine the effectiveness of Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique and diaphragmatic eathing relaxation technique in reducing maternity blues in primi gravid women after cesarean delivery . Methodology: 50 subjects 25 in each group were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A and Group B. Post partum women who were experiencing maternity blues with age between 18–30 years were chosen for the study. Group A was given Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique and group B was given diaphragmatic eathing relaxation exercises. Result: Results showed that in Group A there was a significant decrease in rating score of maternity blues compared to Group B for diaphragmatic eathing relaxation exercises. Conclusion: Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique is more effective than diaphragmatic eathing relaxation exercise in reducing the symptoms of maternity blues.