Breastfeeding
Conditions
Interventions
After written informed consent will be obtained, the women will randomly assigned into three groups: Auricular acupuncture, Sham acupuncutre or Control group. Acupuncture sessions will be performed tw
Kidney
Mammary gland, Endocrine, Prolactin, Tension point. The points were chosen based on scientific literature and clinical practice of the researchers.
Ear will be cleaned with cotton and ethyl alcohol 70
Other
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Sponsors
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Lactating mothers with low milk production will be enrolled in study, that is whose breastmilk volumes failed to meet their infants' requirements; 18 and older; between 5 and 30 days of postpartum.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: To make use of galactogogues drugs during the research period; Being a smoker; history of breast surgery (breast reduction surgery or breast implant); never had made the auricular acupuncture before; pregnancy and delivery with any complications; baby who have an weight smaller than 2.500g and larger than 4.000g; twin pregnancy; preterm birth; be allergic to any materials used in auricular acupuncture; make use of other energy therapies (herbal treatments, Reiki, Flower therapy, homeopathy, etc); the patient has no time available to do the treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presentation of expected outcome: The primary endpoint will be the milk production, which will be assessed through the milk volume and serum prolactin level. Presentation of the method used to verify the expected outcome:The volume of milk produced will be evaluated after 10 minutes of breast pumping, with an electric pump (Lactina Select, Medela) in the opposite breast offered in the last breastfeeding. Blood samples for serum prolactin level will be collected after thirty minutes of rest. Presentation of the parameters used to verify if the outcome actually occurred:There will be an increase in milk volume and serum prolactin levels. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Presentation of expected outcome: To consider the effectiveness of ear acupuncture on weight gain of the baby. Presentation of the method used to verify the expected outcome:The baby will be weighed without clothes. Presentation of the parameters used to verify if the outcome actually occurred:There will be weight gain.;Presentation of expected outcome: To consider the effectiveness of auricular acupuncture in maternal anxiety through the IDATE instrument. Presentation of the method used to verify the expected outcome:IDATE instrument. Presentation of the parameters used to verify if the outcome actually occurred:There will be decrease in instrument scores. | — |
Countries
Brazil
Contacts
Public ContactJuliana Stefanello
Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto
Outcome results
None listed