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KMID : 0644120080210030167
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Journal of Oriental Gynecology
2008 Volume.21 No. 3 p.167 ~ p.178
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A Review on Complementary and Alternative Medicine of Breastfeeding
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Lee Yoon-Jae
Hwang Deok-Sang
Lee Chang-Hoon
Lee Kyung-Sub
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Abstract
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Purpose: Many breastfeeding women have used complementary and alternative medicine, but the guideline for lactation does not exist on complementary medicine. This study is to investigate efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine in breastfeeding.
Methods: We searched for papers which had breastfeeding, complementary medicine, acupuncture and herb in the pubmed, scopus site and Korean journals.
Results: 38 papers were found. Acupuncture could have the efficacy on hypogalatia and mastitis. Compound herb therapy had effect on hypogalactia, but none of herbs were investigated for safety all except for St John’s wort. So more clinical trials about herbs would be needed. Massage and the other complementary therapies would be helpful for breastfeeding mother.
Conclusion: Acupuncture could be a good treatment for hypogalactia and inflammation of the breast. For making guidelines on complementary and alternative medicine during lactation, more research will be needed.
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KEYWORD
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lactation, breastfeeding, CAM, acupuncture, herb, massage
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