Research Articles
Published research studies are articles that present the findings of original research that has undergone a peer-review process and has been made publicly available in scholarly journals, books or other media.
Effects of Dietary Modified Bazhen on Reproductive Performance, Immunity, Breast Milk Microbes, and Metabolome Characterization of Sows
2021 Nov 15 Frontiers in Microbiology Jian Geng, Weicheng Jin, Jingyou Hao, Mohan Huo, Yuefeng Zhang, Chunmei Xie, et al.
Metabolic pathways, protein digestion and absorption, and biosynthesis of amino acids were enriched in the colostrum and transitional milk. Our findings provide new insights into the beneficial effects of MBP, highlighted by the changes to the microbiota and metabolomic profile of breast milk from sows fed with an MBP-supplemented diet. Thus, MBP should be considered as a potential dietary supplement for lactating sows in pork production.
Animal Study Ba Zhen Tang Breastfeeding
Use and experiences of galactagogues while breastfeeding among Australian women
2021 Jul 01 PLOS One McBride GM, Stevenson R, Zizzo G, Rumbold AR, Amir LH, Keir AK, et al.
The incidence of side effects appeared higher for women taking pharmaceutical agents compared to herbal galactagogues. However, a number of side effects were still reported by women using herbal or food-based galactagogues, suggesting they are not completely benign.
Breastfeeding Galactagogues Lactation
Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation
2020 Sep 18 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Zakarija-Grkovic I, Stewart F
Systematic Review Gua Sha BreastfeedingGua sha therapy may be more effective than hot packs with massage for reducing breast pain.
Acupoint-tuina therapy promotes lactation in postpartum women with insufficient milk production who underwent caesarean sections
2019 Aug Medicine Lu P, Ye ZQ, Qiu J, Wang XY, Zheng JJ
During the early postpartum days, Tuina therapy increases the milk production and promotes other physiological changes supporting lactation for postpartum women with C-section delivery and insufficient breast milk production. The novel intervention is warranted for further investigation and validation.
Randomised Controlled Trial Meridian Massage
The Role of Vitamin D in Fertility and during Pregnancy and Lactation: A Review of Clinical Data
2018 Oct 12 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Pilz S, Zittermann A, Obeid R, Hahn A, Pludowski P, Trummer C, et al.
Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) document that physiological vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is safe and improves vitamin D and calcium status, thereby protecting skeletal health. Although certain RCTs and/or meta-analyses reported some other beneficial effects, it is still not clear whether vitamin D supplementation improves fertility or decreases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, pre-eclampsia and neonatal mortality, or reduces wheeze/asthma in the infants.
Review Article Breastfeeding Female Fertility Vitamin D PregnancyResearch Insights
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Gua sha therapy may be more effective than hot packs with massage for reducing breast pain.
2020 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation Zakarija-Grkovic I, Stewart F
Systematic Review Breastfeeding Gua Sha
In this version of the review, 21 studies involving 2170 breastfeeding women were analysed. A range of interventions for the treatment of breast engorgement were tested. These included: cabbage leaves, various compresses (ginger, cactus/aloe, hollyhock), massage plus cactus and aloe compress, acupuncture, ultrasound, acupressure, scraping therapy (Gua Sha), cold breast‐packs, electromechanical massage, Oketani breast massage, and medical treatments (serrapeptase, protease, oxytocin). Six studies used individual breasts as the unit of analysis making it difficult to evaluate the true effect of the studied intervention. Due to the heterogeneous interventions, we were unable to pool results in meta‐analysis; hence, a qualitative analysis resulted in the following findings.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
Treatments for breast engorgement during lactation
2020 Sep 18 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Zakarija-Grkovic I, Stewart F
Systematic Review Gua Sha BreastfeedingGua sha therapy may be more effective than hot packs with massage for reducing breast pain.
The Role of Vitamin D in Fertility and during Pregnancy and Lactation: A Review of Clinical Data
2018 Oct 12 International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Pilz S, Zittermann A, Obeid R, Hahn A, Pludowski P, Trummer C, et al.
Meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) document that physiological vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy is safe and improves vitamin D and calcium status, thereby protecting skeletal health. Although certain RCTs and/or meta-analyses reported some other beneficial effects, it is still not clear whether vitamin D supplementation improves fertility or decreases the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes such as low birth weight, pre-eclampsia and neonatal mortality, or reduces wheeze/asthma in the infants.
Review Article Breastfeeding Female Fertility Vitamin D Pregnancy
Fenugreek: A review on its nutraceutical properties and utilization in various food products
2018 Apr Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences Sajad Ahmad Wani, PradyumanKumar
This academic review highlights the high efficacy of fenugreek in nutraceutical properties for antidiabetic, antifertility and anticancer. It also has effective antimicrobial, antiparasitic and has been used successfully as lactation stimulant.
Review Article FenugreekClinical Trials
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