Efficacy of Wang Nam Yen herbal tea on human milk production: A randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Insufficient milk production is a common problem affecting breastfeeding women, in particular following Cesarean delivery. Wang Nam Yen herbal tea is a promising traditional Thai medicine used by postpartum women to stimulate milk production, as an alternative to pharmaceutical galactagogues. We aimed to compare the efficacy of Wang Nam Yen herbal tea, domperidone, and placebo, in increasing milk production in mothers who underwent Cesarean delivery.

Methods

Women who underwent uncomplicated cesarean delivery at Sunpasitthiprasong Hospital were randomized into three groups. The participants received the treatments daily for three consecutive days. The primary outcome was breast milk volume at 72 hours after delivery. Secondary outcomes were pregnancy and neonatal

SUBMITTER: Saejueng K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8803155 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature