RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06590805

Electroacupoint for Diminutive Milk Production

Ameliorative Potential of Electroacupoint for Diminutive Milk Production in Lactating Woman

Sponsor

Haytham Ibrahim Morsi

Enrollment

36 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Physical Therapy Dietary Modification Electrotherapy

Summary

The purpose of this study was to reveal the effect of electroacupoint on scanty milk production in lactating women.

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin Age: 25 YearsMax Age: 30 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

They were complaining of insufficiency of lactation within the first month after cesarean section.
They are using mixed feeding; both breast and bottle feeding, between three and six bottles per day.
Their age ranged from 25-30 years old.
Their body mass index didn't exceeded 30 kg/m2.

Exclusion Criteria10

Postpartum haemorrhage.
Cardiorespiratory disease.
Diabetes mellitus.
Breast cancer.
Previous surgeries in the chest, breast, or the surrounding area.
Anemia.
Any causes that hindered their normal breastfeeding (retraced, cracked, inflamed, or inverted nipples).
Receiving contraceptive pills.
Having infants with conditions that may affect the lactation process such as congenital abnormalities of the mouth (tongue tie, cleft palate).
Congenital heart disease.

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Interventions

PROCEDUREElectrotherapy using Chattanooga stimulation unit

Electroacupoint stimulation using the Chattanooga intellect transport 2-channel electrotherapy stimulation unit 2783. It uses the influences energy flows by needling the acupuncture points which lie along the body meridians to achieve a harmonious balance between physical, emotional, and spiritual states. The same effect can be achieved without the use of needles. These needleless stimulations are noninvasive and nontraumatic and are useful for individuals who are scared of needles. They are also associated with decreased risk of infection or bruise.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTBalanced Diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation.

Postnatal care diet in form of balanced diet using domperidone drug, iron, and folic acid supplementation. Additionally, drinking sufficient clean water and routine postnatal care. It was performed by asking the participant to take ten mg domperidone three times a day after meals. Iron and folic acid supplementation were also continue for three months after birth.