Insufficient lactation herbal medicine breastfeeding
Conditions
Interventions
breast massage protocol was used within 30 minutes per day for 3 days,Pluk Fai Thad (500 mg/ capsule) was taken 2 capsules three times a day before meal with three consecutive days ,breast massage p
Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Drug,Experimental Other
Breast massage,Pluk Fai Thad (PFT),Breast massage + PFT
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 35 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. No breast milk flow as assessed during the initial evaluation (score 0) 2. First-time postpartum mother with a normal delivery at the Obstetrics and Gynecology ward 3. Age between 20 to 35 years 4. No physical abnormalities of the nipples or breasts 5. Able to communicate in Thai
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. had a history of allergic reactions to herbal ingredients commonly used in traditional postpartum tonic formulations 2. had intrapartum complications, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, renal disease, or HIV/AIDS 3. had postpartum complications, including infections, postpartum hemorrhage, endometritis, or fever 4. using hormonal contraceptives or other medications that may negatively affect lactation 5. currently taking medications that may interact with postpartum herbal tonics, such as Phenytoin, Propranolol, Theophylline, or Rifampicin 6. received pharmacological galactagogues, such as Domperidone 7. The participant has consumed herbal galactagogues, such as ginger tea or moringa tea
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| milk production every 8 h for 3 days milk production rating scale | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| safety every 8 h for 3 days adverse event record form | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactChatchanok Nukulkit
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan, Sakon Nakhon Campus
Outcome results
None listed