Could Photobiomodulation help lactating women and their newborns?
Lasers Med Sci
; 39(1): 192, 2024 Jul 24.
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ABSTRACT
During the first several weeks following lactation, nipple pain frequently prevents mothers from continuing breastfeeding. To evaluate the efficacy of using Photobiomodulation (PBM) versus anti-inflammatory topical cream, on inflamed nipple, and the effect on milk production. This study was carried-out on 50 breastfeeding women with nipple pain and fissure. Our patients were divided into two groups ; study group (Group I) 25 patients received 12 sessions of PBM using Diode laser for a period of 4 weeks, 3 sessions per week every alternative day, and controlled group (Group II) 25 patients used Anti-inflammatory topical cream. Regarding inflammatory signs in both groups, Group I showed a significant decrease in redness compared to Group II at the 3rd and 4th week, and a significant decrease in nipple fissure and pain at the 3rd week. There was a significant increase in milk amount reflected on the infant's weight. We concluded that PBM was more effective in decreasing nipple pain, inflammation and subsequently milk production and infant weight than topical anti-inflammatory creams.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Lactancia Materna
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Lactancia
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Terapia por Luz de Baja Intensidad
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Pezones
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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En
Revista:
Lasers Med Sci
Asunto de la revista:
BIOTECNOLOGIA
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RADIOLOGIA
Año:
2024
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Egipto