Effect of Auricular Point Sticking plus Breast Massage with Rehabilitation Apparatus on Lactation in Puerperant

VernacularTitle:耳穴贴压配合康复治疗仪按摩乳房对产妇泌乳的影响
Author: Xiuping LING ; Feng PAN ; Ailing HE
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Auricular point sticking; Lactation; Nursing; Prolactin
From: Shanghai Journal of Acupuncture and Moxibustion 2015;(1):92-93
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To observe the effect of auricular point sticking plus breast massage with rehabilitation apparatus on lactation in the puerperant. Methods Totally 127 in-hospital primiparae were randomized into a treatment group of 62 cases and a control group of 65 cases. The control group was intervened by conventional nursing care, while the treatment group was by auricular point sticking plus breast massage with rehabilitation apparatus in addition to the conventional nursing care. The lactation yield, initial lactation time, and the change of prolactin (PRL) were observed. Results There were significant differences in comparing the lactation yield grading and initial lactation time between the two groups (P＜0.05). There were significant differences in comparing the serum PRL level on the postpartum day 1, 2, and 5 between the two groups (P＜0.01, P＜0.05). Conclusion Auricular point sticking plus breast massage with rehabilitation apparatus can promote milk secretion, the initial lactation time, PRL production, and the breast feeding rate.