Effect of auricular acupuncture in breastfeeding

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Breastfeeding; Lactation; postpartum period.; F01.145.407.199; G08.686.523; G08.686.702

• Registration Number: RBR-563hhy
• Lead Sponsor: Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2020-05-07
• Last Update Posted: 29 May 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: Not specified

Inclusion Criteria

Lactating mothers with low milk production will be enrolled in study, that is whose breastmilk volumes failed to meet their infants' requirements; 18 and older; between 5 and 30 days of postpartum.

Exclusion Criteria

To make use of galactogogues drugs during the research period; Being a smoker; history of breast surgery (breast reduction surgery or breast implant); never had made the auricular acupuncture before; pregnancy and delivery with any complications; baby who have an weight smaller than 2.500g and larger than 4.000g; twin pregnancy; preterm birth; be allergic to any materials used in auricular acupuncture; make use of other energy therapies (herbal treatments, Reiki, Flower therapy, homeopathy, etc); the patient has no time available to do the treatment.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Intervention
• Study Design: Not specified