The Journal of Korean Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회지)

The Society of Korean Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (대한한방부인과학회)
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A Review on Complementary and Alternative Medicine of Breastfeeding

국내외의 모유 수유 관련 보완대체 의학(Complementary and Alternative Medicine) 연구 동향 고찰

  • Lee, Yoon-Jae (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Hwang, Deok-Sang (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Chang-Hoon (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University) ;
  • Lee, Kyung-Sub (Dept. of Oriental Gynecology, College of Oriental Medicine, Kyung Hee University)
  • 이윤재 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학 교실) ;
  • 황덕상 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학 교실) ;
  • 이창훈 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학 교실) ;
  • 이경섭 (경희대학교 한의과대학 한방부인과학 교실)
  • Published : 2008.08.30
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Abstract

Purpose: Many breastfeeding women have used complementary and alternative medicine, but the guideline for lactation does not exist on complementary medicine. This study is to investigate efficacy and safety of complementary and alternative medicine in breastfeeding. Methods: We searched for papers which had breastfeeding, complementary medicine, acupuncture and herb in the pubmed, scopus site and Korean journals. Results: 38 papers were found. Acupuncture could have the efficacy on hypogalatia and mastitis. Compound herb therapy had effect on hypogalactia, but none of herbs were investigated for safety all except for St John's wort. So more clinical trials about herbs would be needed. Massage and the other complementary therapies would be helpful for breastfeeding mother. Conclusion: Acupuncture could be a good treatment for hypogalactia and inflammation of the breast. For making guidelines on complementary and alternative medicine during lactation, more research will be needed.

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