East Meets West: Effect of Acupuncture on Lactation and Maternal Quality of Life.
Breastfeed Med
; 19(4): 291-300, 2024 Apr.
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ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate the impact of acupuncture as part of a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) treatment plan on lactation and maternal well-being in pump-dependent mothers of hospitalized neonates during the first 30 days after delivery. StudyDesign:
This single-center study was conducted in a level IV regional neonatal intensive care unit with access to integrative health services. Sixty-six mothers were prospectively enrolled in two nonparallel groups (1) Standard lactation support and (2) standard lactation support augmented with acupuncture. Daily pump volumes were documented. Participants completed a quality-of-life (QOL) survey at baseline and neonatal day of life 30. A linear model was constructed, adjusting for increased milk production over time.Results:
Acupuncture was associated with increased milk production at all time points Day 10 (p = 0.0002), day 14 (p < 0.0001), day 21 (p < 0.0001), and day 30 (p < 0.0001). Acupuncture was associated with an increase in three of five QOL components psychological/child's health (p = 0.0006), family/friend relationship (p = 0.0006), and health/functioning (p = 0.02).Conclusion:
Mothers receiving acupuncture reported enhanced milk supply and improved QOL. The limited sample size restricts the broad applicability of the results; nonetheless, this study paves the way for further research on the advantages of merging Eastern and Western treatments to enhance human lactation.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Calidad de Vida
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Lactancia Materna
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Lactancia
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Terapia por Acupuntura
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Madres
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Newborn
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2024
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