Moxibustion in postpartum women with hypogalacthy
Keywords:
medicina natural tradicional, puérperas, hipogalactia, lactancia materna, moxibustionAbstract
Introduction: the Moxibustion is a method of the traditional natural medicine that consists on introducing heat into the body through the action of burning tobacco or moxa stick.Objective: To evaluate the results of moxibustion treatment in postpartum women with hypogalacthy at Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Hospital in 2023.Methods: A quasi-experimental study was carried out to evaluate the results of moxibustion treatment in postpartum women with hypogalacthy at the Dr. Juan Bruno Zayas Hospital in Santiago de Cuba. 100 admitted postpartum women were selected, including 50 of them that reported limited milk secretion. For their realization you carries out before a survey and after proceeding. The Data were collected using data sheets that analyze the variables age, turgidity mammary, reasons for discontinuing breastfeeding before the treatment, and the postpartum woman's satisfaction after the procedure.Results: After having applied the moxibustion, turgidity mammary immediate was obtained. Psychological problems were the reason for discontinuing breastfeeding before moxibustion treatment, and the postpartum woman's level of satisfaction was noted after the procedure. The results were then evaluated as a percentage and expressed in tables.Conclusions: The results of moxibustion treatment in postpartum women with hypogalacthy were evaluated, achieving immediate breast turgidity, rapid milk let-down and, consequently, adequate psychological acceptance in them, which allowed for effective breastfeeding.
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