Application of the plaster of sumitongru in postpartum hypogalactia of caesarean section

Abstract

Objective To study the effect of the plaster of sumitongru on postpartum lactation of caesarean section,so as to provide effective method for clinical postpartum hypogalactia.Methods Totals of 104 cases of caesarean sections were randomly divided into treatment group (n =34) that applied the plaster of Sumitongru,and control group,which included acupoint massage group (n =36) and lactogen group (n =34).Then,the lactation quantity,colostrum time and prolactin of two groups were observed.Results he milk amount on 2th,3th,7th day of treatment group was superior to control group (P ＜0.05),and no significant difference was found between acupoint massage group and lactogen group (P ＞ 0.05).Colostrum time was (18.62 ± 2.49) d in treatment group,(21.11 ± 2.04) d in acupoint massage group,and (21.88 ± 1.82) d in lactogen group,with significant difference found in three groups (F =4.291,P ＜ 0.05),but no significant difference found between acupoint massage group and lactogen group(t =1.663,P ＞ 0.05).PRL level in serum of treatment group was superior than that of control group (P ＜ 0.05),and no significant difference between acupoint massage group and lactogen group (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions The application of plaster of Sumitongru in postpartum lactation of caesarean section could increase the lactation quantity,advance the initial time of lactation and delay the decreasing of the levels of prolactin,to maintain adequate lactation amount for postpartum. Key words: Massage; Nursing; PRL cell; Plaster of sumitongru; Lactogen; Postpartum hypogalactia