Investigating the effect of Lactuca sativa syrup consumption on indicators of breast milk sufficiency and breastfeeding success among neonates.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Mothers in the test group will receive 4 pieces of lettuce syrup and they are advised to consume one tablespoon three times a day, half an hour after breakfast, lun
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Criteria for entering the mother's study: Being of Iranian origin Ability to read and write Exclusive breastfeeding singleton pregnancy 18 years of age or older Mother's body mass index (19/8-26 kg/m2) Living with a spouse Criteria for entering the study of newborns: Term baby of 37-42 weeks of pregnancy with birth weight between 2500 and 4000 grams
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Criteria for not entering the mother's study: Use of other supplements History of infertility Endocrine problems including diabetes or thyroid disorders Breast problems such as abscess, inverted nipple, mastitis or cancer, breast congestion History of cosmetic breast surgery, such as placing a prosthesis Taking certain drugs such as phenobarbital and ergotamine Suffering from diseases such as asthma, coagulation disorders, cardiovascular diseases, high blood pressure and digestive diseases. Use of dopamine antagonists (domperidone, metoclopramide, risperidone, and phenothiazine) History of using psychiatric drugs, warfarin, aspirin or hormones in the last year The presence of any known and known diseases in the mother that cause contraindications for breastfeeding (such as HIV and active pulmonary tuberculosis) History of known mental illnesses based on mother's report Having stressful situations in life such as the death of loved ones in the last three months Smoking, alcohol and drugs, drug abuse Criteria for not entering the study of the baby: Contraindication to breastfeeding due to the presence of any known underlying disease in the baby (such as cleft lip/palate)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Determining the success rate of breastfeeding. Timepoint: The end of the study (the end of the fourth week of the study). Method of measurement: Using a 21-item questionnaire of breastfeeding success.;Determining breast milk adequacy indicators. Timepoint: Day 1, end of second week, end of fourth week. Method of measurement: Breast milk adequacy is evaluated by measuring the indicators of feeding frequency, number of wet diapers, daily bowel movements and growth measurement parameters (height, weight and head circumference). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Amiri Farahani
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed