Electroacupuncture for low milk supply after C-section
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether using tiny needles at specific points on the skin (electroacupuncture) can help increase milk supply for mothers who had a C-section. It is for healthy women between 25 and 30 years old who are partially bottle-feeding and feel their milk is low.
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Who can take part
- You had a C-section and your milk supply feels low within the first month after delivery.
- You are feeding your baby both breastmilk and formula (or other milk) about 3 to 6 times a day.
- You are between 25 and 30 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 30 or less.
- You must not have conditions like heavy bleeding after birth, heart/lung disease, diabetes, breast cancer, anemia, or past chest/breast surgery.
- You should not have cracked or inverted nipples, and your baby must not have mouth issues like tongue-tie or cleft palate.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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