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The effect of yoga on breast milk

The effect of yoga on the volume and composition of breast milk in premature infants

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220104053619N1
Enrollment
78
Registered
2022-01-19
Start date
2022-01-10
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-02-07

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Conditions

The effect of yoga on the volume and composition of milk of mothers with premature infants.

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the intervention group (yoga), 39 mothers were included in the study according to the inclusion criteria. In addition to teaching routine breastfeeding, mothers are taught yoga rela

Sponsors

Babol University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Days to 6 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Maternal desire to participate in research Breastfeeding by mother Possibility of mother for breastfeeding during the day Intrauterine age below 34 weeks Written order from the doctor stating that breastfeeding is allowed by the mother To be primiparous means not to have a previous pregnancy that even leads to abortion. Mothers who spend 4-6 days after giving birth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Anatomical problems in the breast such as nipple sagging and fissures and mastitis Smoking and addiction Taking drugs that affect milk production Mothers with active tuberculosis and AIDS Mothers who have had breast surgery Mothers who have postpartum depression or experience a life crisis or sedative. Mothers who consume lactating compounds Mothers on treatment regimens and vegetables (vegetarian). History of exercise or yoga during the last 3 months Use of effective contraceptive methods on breastfeeding

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk volume in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of milk volume at the beginning of the study (first day) and the end of the study (sixth day). Method of measurement: The volume of milk is measured using milk milked by an electric milking machine in a calibrated container.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk fat in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of breast milk fat based on the samples of the first day of the study and the sixth day of the study. Method of measurement: Cholesterol and triglyceride levels in breast milk were evaluated using a laboratory test.;Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk total protein in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of breast milk total protein using milk samples on the first and sixth days of the study. Method of measurement: Using laboratory amounts of total protein in milk samples.;Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk albumin in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of breast milk albumin based on the samples of the first day of the study and the sixth day of the study. Method of measurement: Study using laboratory values of albumin in milk samples of the first and sixth days.;Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk calcium in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of breast milk calcium based on the samples of the first day of the study and the sixth day of the study. Method of measurement: Using laboratory values of calcium in milk samples on the first and sixth days of the study.;Determining the effect of yoga on breast milk phosphorus in mothers of premature infants admitted to neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measurement of breast milk phosphorus based on the samples of the first day of the study and the sixth day of the study. Method of measurement: Using laboratory amounts of phosphorus in milk samples of the first and sixth days of the study.;Determining the effect of yoga on the weight of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit. Timepoint: Measure the baby's weight on the first and sixth days. Method of measurem

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Karimi

Babol University of Medical Sciences

karimifateme711@gmail.com009832325887

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026