Specification of manual lactation traditional Chinese medicine technology

Acute mastitis is one of the common diseases of postpartum lactating women, also known as lactational mastitis, which can occur during breastfeeding, especially in the postpartum 3–4 weeks. Acute mastitis can lead to the cessation of breastfeeding. Improving breastfeeding behavior and extending brea...

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Main Authors: Siyao Wang, Ye Li, Xuejing Li, Yingyi Fan, Wei Xie, Xueting Mei, Ling Tang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Integrative Nursing
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jin.jin_105_24
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Summary:Acute mastitis is one of the common diseases of postpartum lactating women, also known as lactational mastitis, which can occur during breastfeeding, especially in the postpartum 3–4 weeks. Acute mastitis can lead to the cessation of breastfeeding. Improving breastfeeding behavior and extending breastfeeding duration have become a global strategy to promote maternal and child health. Manual lactation traditional Chinese medicine technology is one of the important measures to improve the rate of breastfeeding, which can solve the problems of breast swelling, pain, and reduction of milk production. This article introduces the definition, indications, standard operating procedures, precautions, and treatment of adverse events of manual lactation in traditional Chinese medicine technology, so as to provide more comprehensive guidance for clinical workers to carry out manual lactation operations.
ISSN:2666-9854
2663-4481