The data presented in Table 1 shows that in Hot Fomentation
group, maximum number of the postnatal mothers belongs to
24-29 years age group (56.7%). Where as in Cold Compression
group, they belongs to 18-23 years age group (46.7%). In Hot
Fomentation group, maximum number of the postnatal mothers
has completed their primary education (33.3%). In Cold
Compression group, maximum number of the postnatal mothers
has completed their secondary education (43.3%). In both the
group, maximum number of the postnatal mothers belongs to
joint family (66.7% & 73.3%) & were primigravida (50% in each
group). In both group, maximum number of the postnatal mothers
on the 1st day of examination were at their third postnatal day
(33.3% & 50%). In both group, maximum number of the
postnatal mothers’ undergone LSCS (50% & 56.7%) and were
delivered at term (60% & 83.3%). In both group, maximum
number of the postnatal mothers were breast feeding their baby
(63.3% & 80.0%)
Figure 2 represents that in hot fomentation group on day 1
morning maximum (63.3%) of the postnatal mothers had severe
pain intensity (score 6-8) and 36.7% had moderate pain intensity
(score 3-5). After providing hot fomentation, on day 3 evening, all
of them had mild pain (Score 0-2).