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Stimulation of Lactation Using Acupuncture: A Case Study

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JOURNAL OF HUMAN LACTATION
卷 38, 期 3, 页码 559-563

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SAGE PUBLICATIONS INC
DOI: 10.1177/08903344221078802

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acupuncture; breastfeeding; breastfeeding difficulties; case study; insufficient milk

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This article reports a case study of using acupuncture to treat lactation insufficiency. After acupuncture treatment on Day 6 of life, enhanced milk production was observed, leading to successful breastfeeding.
Introduction: Breastfeeding is a recognized preferred method of infant feeding; however, for many women, difficulties in breastfeeding result in termination before the recommended period of time. Acupuncture is suggested to be a promising option to treat lactation insufficiency and enhance the production of maternal milk. Main Issue: We have reported the case of a woman with lactation insufficiency due to Caesarean section and congenital unilateral invaginated nipple. Milk production started on the 3rd day following delivery. The newborn was not provided with any food or fluids other than mother's milk. At 5 days of life, the newborn required long feeding periods and lost 4% of his birth weight, with the participant reporting lactation insufficiency described by the perception of inadequate milk production. Management: Despite the implementation of conventional measures to improve lactation, the difficulties in breastfeeding persisted. Acupuncture was tried on Day 6 of life, and enhanced milk production was observed, which could be measured as the volume of residual milk extracted using the breast pump each time after the newborn achieved satiety. After acupuncture treatment there was an augmentation of maternal milk production from both breasts and successful lactation. Conclusion: This case study provides information that might be useful for prospective investigation of acupuncture's efficacy in women with lactation insufficiency.

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