Premature infants. Other preterm infants
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive oral capsules containing 500 mg fenugreek powder three times a day (One tablet each time with breakfast, lunch and dinner) made by Pharmacy school o
Sponsors
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
15 Years to 49 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Mothers with preterm infants under 32 weeks on the fifth day after delivery Having a minimum literacy Ability to visit the mother of the hospitalized infant on a daily basis Ability to breastfeed
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Allergy to fenugreek Any abnormalities in growth or breast surgery Endocrine problems such as diabetes or thyroid disorder Participate in other interventional study Having asthma
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Milk volume. Timepoint: 7 days after the start of the intervention and 1 day after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the pump.;Serum prolactin levels. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Blood test. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Infant weight. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Scale.;Satisfaction of mothers. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist.;Exclusive breastfeeding. Timepoint: One day after the intervention. Method of measurement: Checklist. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMahsa Rouhi
Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed