Emziren Annelerin Meme Ucu Kapağı Kullanımı Deneyimlerinin Değerlendirilmesi

Year 2025, Volume: 13 Issue: 1, 1 - 6, 28.03.2025

Nalan Karabayır , Mine Başıbüyük , Abdullah Emre Askin , Sebnem Bektas , Bekir Aktura

https://doi.org/10.21765/pprjournal.1587851

Abstract

Özet:

Amaç:
Bebekler için ideal beslenme yöntemi olan emzirmenin hem bebekler hem de anneler için birçok faydası bulunmaktadır. Ancak emzirme sırasında oluşan meme ucu problemleri erken sütten kesilmelere neden olabilmektedir. Meme ucu bakımında kullanılan yöntemlerden biri de gümüş meme ucu kapağı kullanımıdır. Bu çalışmada, meme ucu bakımı için gümüş kapak kullanan annelerin deneyimlerinin değerlendirilmesi amaçlanmıştır.

Yöntemler:
Sosyal medya aracılığıyla ulaşılan anneler, emzirme, meme ucu bakımı ve gümüş kapak kullanımı ile ilgili 33 sorudan oluşan yapılandırılmış bir ankete katılmaya davet edilmiştir.

Bulgular:
Toplamda 298 kadın yapılandırılmış bir anketle değerlendirildi. Gümüş kapak kullanan ve kullanmayan anneler arasında demografik özellikler, emzirme başlama zamanı, sıklığı, süresi ve süt sağma açısından anlamlı bir fark bulunmadı. Annelerin %93’ü (n=290) meme ucu bakımı için en az bir yöntem kullandı. Meme ucu bakımı için en sık kullanılan üç yöntem lanolin (%52,2), anne sütü (%51,2) ve gümüş kaplar (%49,8) olarak belirlendi. Annelerin %36,6’sı (n=109) herhangi bir meme ucu problemi yaşamadığını bildirdi. Gümüş kapak kullanan 147 annenin %89,9’u (132) bu yöntemin kendileri için etkili olduğunu ifade etti. Gümüş kapak kullanan ve kullanmayan anneler arasında meme ucu çatlaklarının sıklığı açısından fark bulunmadı.

Sonuç:
Meme ucu çatlakları, emzirmenin erken kesilmesinin en yaygın nedenlerinden biridir. Anneler meme ucu bakımı için birçok yöntem kullanmaktadır. Gümüş kapak, anneler tarafından meme ucu çatlaklarının önlenmesi için tercih edilen yöntemlerden biri olup, faydalı olduğu belirtilmiştir.

Keywords

emzirme, meme bakımı, infant, gümüş kapak

Evaluation of the Experiences of Mothers Using Silver Nipple Cups

Abstract

Abstract:
Objectives:
Breastfeeding, which is the ideal feeding method for babies, has many benefits for both babies and mothers. However, nipple problems during breastfeeding can cause early weaning. One of the methods used for nipple care is the use of silver nipple cups. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the experiences of breastfeeding mothers using silver cups for nipple care.
Methods:
Mothers contacted via social media were asked to participate in a structured survey consisting of 33 questions related to breastfeeding, nipple care and silver cups use.
Results:
A total number of 298 women were assessed with a structured questionnaire. There was no significant difference between mothers using and not using silver cups regarding their demographic features, breastfeeding starting time, frequency, duration and pumping. Ninthy three percent (n=290) of mothers used at least one method for nipple care. The first three commonly used methods for nipple care were lanoline (52,2%), breastmilk (51,2%) and silver cups (49,8%). It was reported by 36,6% (n=109) of mothers that they have not experienced any nipple problems. Among the 147 mothers who had used silver cups 89,9% (132) claimed that this method was effective for them. There was no difference between the frequency of nipple fissures in mothers using silver cups when compared to mothers who did not use it.
Conclusion:
Nipple fissure is one of the most common causes of early cessation of breastfeeding. Mothers use many methods for nipple care. Silver cups is one of the methods preferred by mothers in the prevention of nipple fissures and it is reported to be beneficial.

Keywords

breastfeeding, silver cups, nipple care, infant

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