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Perspectives and attitudes of breastfeeding women using herbal galactagogues during breastfeeding: a qualitative study
Conclusions: This study has enhanced our understanding of the perspectives and attitudes of breastfeeding women towards the use of herbal medicines, in particular galactagogues, while breastfeeding. The positive attitudes of breastfeeding women identified in this study highlight the need for further research into evaluating the safety and efficacy of commonly used herbal galactagogues, whilst the negative views on breastfeeding education should be taken into consideration when implementing or improving breastfeeding-related health policies.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 2, 2014 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tin SimH HattinghJillian SherriffLisa Tee Source Type: research

The Impact of Previous Pregnancy Loss on Lactating Behaviors and Use of Herbal Medicines during Breastfeeding: A Post Hoc Analysis of the Herbal Supplements in Breastfeeding InvesTigation (HaBIT).
Conclusion: Overcoming the social taboo of pregnancy loss and training healthcare professionals for an adequate management of the perinatal period are essential for an effective and safe care. Despite the common use and advice on CAMs use during breastfeeding, it is important to acknowledge that limited evidence supports their safety and efficacy during such critical period. PMID: 30532793 [PubMed]
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - December 13, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

Impact of Kangaroo Mother Care Intervention on Immunological and Pulmonary Functions of Preterm Infants during Breastfeeding
CONCLUSIONS: The study demonstrated that KMC intervention during breastfeeding could benefit PTIs specifically regarding their immunological and pulmonary functions.PMID:35646134 | PMC:PMC9135527 | DOI:10.1155/2022/3180871
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 1, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Juan Yang Yanan Guo Yuying Dai Source Type: research

The use of herbal medicines during breastfeeding: a population-based survey in Western Australia
Conclusions: The use of herbal medicines is common amongst breastfeeding women, while information supporting their safety and efficacy is lacking. This study has demonstrated the need for further research into commonly used herbal medicines. Evidence-based information should be available to breastfeeding women who wish to consider use of all medicines, including complementary medicines, to avoid unnecessary cessation of breastfeeding or compromising of pharmacotherapy.
Source: BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - November 13, 2013 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Tin SimJillian SherriffH HattinghRichard ParsonsLisa Tee Source Type: research

Which Benefits and Harms of Using Fenugreek as a Galactogogue Need to Be Discussed during Clinical Consultations? A Delphi Study among Breastfeeding Women, Gynecologists, Pediatricians, Family Physicians, Lactation Consultants, and Pharmacists.
Conclusion: Probably, potential harms and benefits of recommending fenugreek as herbal galactogogue for breastfeeding women seeking recommendations to increase their human milk supply need to be discussed during clinical consultations. Further observational studies are needed to assess what is being discussed in daily consultations when herbal remedies are recommended. PMID: 29849697 [PubMed]
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - June 3, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: Evid Based Complement Alternat Med Source Type: research

Healthcare providers' role regarding the safe and appropriate use of herbal products by breastfeeding mothers: A systematic literature review.
CONCLUSIONS: Strategic and collaborative efforts between key stakeholders are required to ensure the needs of women who are considering herbal product use while breastfeeding are met. PMID: 31003649 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice - April 22, 2019 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Zheng T, Yao D, Chen W, Hu H, Ung COL, Harnett JE Tags: Complement Ther Clin Pract Source Type: research

A Comparative Study on the Effects of "Honey and Fenugreek" with "Fenugreek" on the Breastfeeding Success: A Randomized Trial
CONCLUSION: The combination of honey with fenugreek showed a significant effect on BFS, while there was no improvement in BFS after fenugreek only uses. Trial registration: the study was approved in the Iranian registry of clinical trials with IRCT ID: IRCT20120122008801N23 on 2019-12-30 (https://www.irct.ir/).PMID:35783511 | PMC:PMC9246572 | DOI:10.1155/2022/6048280
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - July 5, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Masoumeh Simbar Soheila Nazarpour Faraz Mojab Farahnaz Kholosi Badr Mobina Khorrami Zahra Jafari Torkamani Hamid Alavi-Majd Source Type: research

Relationship between Acute Mastitis and Constitution of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Chinese Breastfeeding Mothers
CONCLUSIONS: The protective factors of acute mastitis were regular nipple cleansing and cesarean section. The risk factor was nipple infection. Among all the constitutions of TCM, BC was a protective factor, while QDC was a risk factor. For all breastfeeding mothers with various constitutions of TCM, regular nipple cleansing and breast vacuuming, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive mental state can keep mastitis away.PMID:34691209 | PMC:PMC8528590 | DOI:10.1155/2021/2255511
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - October 25, 2021 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Yijia Bao Jingyi Hu Yuenong Qin Source Type: research

Analysis of Cognition, Protection, Psychological, and Job-search Intentions Among Medical and Nonmedical College Students During COVID-19 Epidemic
CONCLUSIONS: The news about COVID-19 piqued the interest of medical students. Nonmedical students had stronger protective behavior than medical students. The COVID-19 outbreak had a significant influence on medical students' lives, studies, and moods. In addition, COVID-19 had a greater impact on the job-search intentions of medical students.PMID:36525353
Source: Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine - December 16, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Xuan Long Kai Sun Kai Wang Lishuai Shi Limin Cao Tingting Wen Zhonghua Zhou Zhihua Guo Yue Shi Hong Yu Zhen Yu Xiaolian Song Lijin Feng Aihong Mei Source Type: research