Does Postpartum Massage Affect Leptin, Prolactin and Growth Hormone
Conditions
Brief summary
Effect of massage on hormone levels in puerperal women
Detailed description
Postpartum back massage can effectively increase prolactin, growth hormone levels, which in turn can make the baby's growth more healthy and decrease leptin levels, which can protect the child from future obesity and so, clinicians should advise postpartum women to have massage after delivery.
Interventions
OTHERPostpartum back massage in study group
Effleurage massage from shoulders toward lower back
Sponsors
Kafrelsheikh University
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Masking description
the assessor and statistician remained blinded throughout the assessment period, unaware of the group assignments.
Intervention model description
Puerperal woman aged from 25 to 30 years within 4 hours of normal delivery
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
25 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* puerperal women within 4 hours of normal delivery and they are primiparous
Exclusion criteria
* nulliparous More than 30 years or less than 25 years Chronic diseases Caesarean delivery
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Leptin and prolactin levels increase | 1 month | Increase levels of lactating hormones |
Countries
Egypt
Outcome results
None listed