The connection of acupressure, reflexology and mother`s breastfeeding..
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Group 1 of intervention: acupressure was carried out onSi1, Li4 and GB21 points, and breastfeeding teaching was conducted, too. Intervention 2: Group 2 of intervention: foot reflexolog
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Group 1 of intervention: acupressure was carried out onSi1, Li4 and GB21 points, and breastfeeding teaching was conducted, too.
Group 2 of intervention: foot reflexology was done along with breastfeeding teaching.
Group 3 of control: breastfeeding teaching was presented alone.
Sponsors
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: recent singleton delivery; at least 10 days and a maximum of 6 months after delivery; lack of maternal and neonatal illness; not taking any medication or effective treatment on breastfeeding by mother; lack of injuries and wounds at the place of applying the acupressure and reflexology. Exclusion criteria: unwillingness to continue the participation in research; the incidence of disease in mother or infant during the study; not to weigh the infant properly; or need to therapeutic interventions. The aim of this study was to compare the effect of acupressure and reflexology on volume of milk in lactating mothers.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Mother`s milk volume, infant`s weight. Timepoint: before intervention , two and four weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Mother`s milk volume was measured by electric milking device and infant`s weight was measured by standard weighing machine. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMitra Savabi Isfahani
Isfahan University Of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed