Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Immunological Factors in Breast Milk: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Asmaa M. El Bandrawy, Wafaa M. Kamal, Najlaa Fathi Ewais

Asmaa M. El Bandrawy, Wafaa M. Kamal, Najlaa Fathi Ewais – Effect of Laser Acupuncture on Immunological Factors in Breast Milk: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2019; 19(4); 42-47

Abstract
Background. Breast feeding maintains the maternal foetus link and it is a significant contributory additional defensive factor to the immunity system of the neonate. Acupuncture enhances the release of specific neurotransmitters, specially opioids, in the CNS and stimulates parasympathetic or sympathetic nervous systems, hence elicits an intensive effect on immune system modulation.
Purpose of the study was conducted to investigate laser acupuncture effect on immunological factors of breast milk.
Subjects and methods. 30 sedentary absolutely breast-feeding women were randomly allocated to study group A (n = 15) who received relaxation techniques in addition to laser acupuncture, 3 days per week, for 6 weeks or a control group B (n = 15) who received relaxation techniques only. Each breast-feeding mother in both groups (A & B) received breast feeding advice and nutritional counselling. A brochure was given about proper breast-feeding technique, breast massage techniques, proper maternal nutrition and fluid intake during breast feeding. IgA and total leukocytes count were assessed at base line and after 6 weeks.
Results. Statistical analysis revealed that the breast milk IgA and total leukocytes count showed a significant increase (P < 0.05) within both groups, while comparing both groups post-program it showed a significant increase of the breast milk IgA in group A compared to group B post-intervention (P < 0.05).
Conclusion. Laser acupuncture plus relaxation training during lactation yield more improvement in breast milk IgA than relaxation training alone.

Key words:
Relaxation techniques, Immunological Factors, Breast Milk

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