Effects of massage treatment combined with topical cactus and aloe on puerperal milk stasis

Meng, Shan; Deng, Qingchun; Cao, Feng; Pan, Yinglian; Chang, Qing

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“…Plugged ducts, acute mastitis, and mammary abscesses are collectively called inflammatory breast diseases during lactation. Plugged ducts often occur 2e3 weeks after delivery [24] because of injury to the nipple, ineffective milk removal, poor breastfeeding technique, irregular lactation, superficial pressure on the breast, and an overabundant milk supply [9,25]. Because of the delayed resolution, plugged ducts may lead to more severe symptoms, such as mastitis and mammary abscess [24].…”

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A Five-step Systematic Therapy for Treating Plugged Ducts and Mastitis in Breastfeeding Women: A Case–Control Study

Yao

Long

Pan

et al. 2021

Asian Nursing Research

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Purpose: This study aimed to describe the clinical response to five-step systematic therapy (FSST) in the management of plugged ducts and mastitis. FSST was a comprehensive milk stasis dredging treatment, which contained five steps to make the milk out of the plugged duct. Methods: This retrospective study included 922 breastfeeding women, 714 with plugged ducts, and 208 with mastitis who received FSST from June to September 2017. The breast pain score, swelling degree, and range of breast induration were recorded pre-FSST and post-FSST. Results: After a single FSST, pain score and swelling degree were significantly improved (both p < .001) in all cases. After FSST, the mean breast pain relief score was 1.69 ± 0.70, whereas the mean swelling fade away degree was 1.61 ± 0.62. In the subgroup analysis, pain score and swelling degree were significantly improved (both p < .001) in the plugged ducts group and the mastitis group. The score of pain relief in the plugged ducts group was less than that in the mastitis group (1.63 ± 0.68 vs. 1.91 ± 0.70, t ¼ 5.30; p < .001), whereas improvement of swelling fade away was greater in the plugged ducts group than the mastitis group (1.65 ± 0.64 vs. 1.48 ± 0.56, t ¼ 3.49; p ¼ .001). The composition ratio of changes in induration range between the two groups was statistically different (Pearson c 2 ¼ 137.87, p < .001), of which more obvious improvement in the plugged ducts group than the mastitis group (c 2 ¼ 25.65, p < .001). Conclusion: FSST can relieve pain Q2, reduce breast swelling and range of induration, and for plugged ducts or mastitis varied degree differently.

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A Five-step Systematic Therapy for Treating Plugged Ducts and Mastitis in Breastfeeding Women: A Case–Control Study

Yao

Long

Pan

et al. 2021

Asian Nursing Research

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“…Plugged ducts, acute mastitis, mammary abscesses are collectively called inflammatory breast diseases during lactation. Plugged ducts often occurs 2-3 weeks after delivery [24], because of injury to the nipple, ineffective milk removal, poor breastfeeding technique, irregular lactation, superficial pressure on the breast, and an overabundant milk supply [9,25]. Because of delayed resolution, plugged ducts may lead to more severe symptoms, such as mastitis and mammary abscess [24].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Plugged ducts often occurs 2-3 weeks after delivery [24], because of injury to the nipple, ineffective milk removal, poor breastfeeding technique, irregular lactation, superficial pressure on the breast, and an overabundant milk supply [9,25]. Because of delayed resolution, plugged ducts may lead to more severe symptoms, such as mastitis and mammary abscess [24]. Acute mastitis can happen at any time during lactation, but is mostly seen in the first 6 weeks postpartum [8,26].…”

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A 5-step systematic therapy (FSST) for treating plugged ducts and mastitis in breastfeeding women

Yao¹,

Long²,

Pan³

et al. 2020

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Introduction: Plugged ducts and mastitis are common conditions in lactating women. Milk excretion and relief of local symptoms are equally important for the treatment of plugged ducts and mastitis.This study aimed to describe clinical response to 5-step systematic therapy (FSST) in the management of plugged ducts and mastitis. FSST was a comprehensive milk stasis dredging treatment, which contained five steps to make the milk out of the plugged duct. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 922 breastfeeding women, 714 with plugged ducts and 208 with mastitis who received FSST at the breast nursing outpatient department from June to September 2017. The breast pain score, swelling degree and range of breast induration were recorded pre-FSST and post-FSST. Results: After a single FSST, pain score and degree of swelling were significantly improved (both, p < 0.001) in all cases. After receiving FSST, the mean breast pain relief score was 1.7±0.7, while the mean swelling fade-away degree was 1.6±0.6. In subgroup analysis, pain score and degree of swelling were significantly improved (both, p < 0.001) in the plugged ducts group and the mastitis group. The score of pain relief in the plugged ducts group was less than that in the mastitis group (1.6±0.7 vs. 1.9±0.7, t=-5.301, p=0.000), while improvement of swelling fade-away was greater in the plugged ducts group than the mastitis group (1.7±0.6 vs. 1.5±0.6, t=3.488, p=0.001). The composition ratio of the changes in induration range between the two groups was statistically different (Pearsonχ2=137.865, p = 0.000), of which more obvious improvement in the plugged ducts group than the mastitis group (χ2=25.653, p = 0.000). Conclusion: FSST can relieve pain, reduce breast swelling and range of induration, and for plugged ducts or mastitis varied degree differently.

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“…Due to its ability in detoxification and relief of swelling and stasis, cactus is widely applied as a topical treatment of mumps (46). Meng et al reported that the use of Aloe and cactus pulp lubricated the skin and improved the efficacy of massage therapy to reduce pain and discomfort (18). Another study reported the application of katu-yeast to eliminate the incidence of breast swelling and pain, fever, and discomfort and decreased breast engorgement (31).…”

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Effects of Complementary Medicine on Successful Breastfeeding and its Associated Issues in the Postpartum Period

et al. 2018

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Context: Breastfeeding initiation is an important event during the postpartum period. Despite the significance of exclusive breastfeeding in infant health, some common breast issues lead to the early cessation of breastfeeding. Therefore, various complementary medicine techniques are used to increase the length and quality of breastfeeding. Objectives: The current review study collected evidence on the impacts of complementary medicine on successful breastfeeding and breastfeeding-associated problems in the postpartum period. Data Sources: A systematic search was performed on PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Scopus, and ScienceDirect databases and all randomized clinical trial, quasi-experimental, observational, and case-control studies published from 1999 to 2018. The quality of the selected papers was measured based on their adherence to the strengthening the reporting of observational studies in epidemiology (STROBE) checklist. After careful examinations, 18 papers were selected and reviewed. Results: According to the results of the current review, point massage was beneficial to prevent low milk supply postpartum. Oketani breast massage significantly increased total solids, lipids, and casein content, as well as the gross energy of breast milk and thus improved its overall quality. Reflexology enhanced breast milk supply. The Gua-Sha therapy, Oketani massage, and hollyhock leaf compress decreased the mean severity of breast engorgement. The six-step recanalization manual therapy (SSRMT) could be used as a safe and low-cost method to treat plugged milk ducts after delivery. Nipple fissures could be relieved by the use of Pistacia atlantica resin, silver impregnate medical cap, lanoline, menthol essence, and Ziziphus jujuba fruit. Conclusions: Supplementary medicine techniques are inexpensive and safe methods to resolve breastfeeding problems and empower mothers to perform successful breastfeeding. These methods can thus promote exclusive breastfeeding and decrease infant morbidity and morbidity. However, further details are needed in this area.

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Effects of massage treatment combined with topical cactus and aloe on puerperal milk stasis

Abstract: Massage treatment with topical cactus and aloe topical effectively improved the pain status, hard lump of puerperal milk stasis and increase breastfeeding rate.

Cited by 14 publications

References 17 publications

A Five-step Systematic Therapy for Treating Plugged Ducts and Mastitis in Breastfeeding Women: A Case–Control Study

A Five-step Systematic Therapy for Treating Plugged Ducts and Mastitis in Breastfeeding Women: A Case–Control Study

A 5-step systematic therapy (FSST) for treating plugged ducts and mastitis in breastfeeding women

Effects of Complementary Medicine on Successful Breastfeeding and its Associated Issues in the Postpartum Period

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