Research
I take high quality research seriously when I decide between techniques and interventions to use. Below are some of the research studies that have provided my practice with valuable information.
Lactation Research
Massage/Body Work
Study: Lu et al 2020
Highlights: Overall increased daily weight gain by 5gs/day
Study: Elmoneim Et al. 2021
Highlights: improved weight gain, growth velocity, total body mass, fat mass, lean mass, and bone mineral density.
Overview: Systemic review and meta-analysis: looked at 15 randomized controlled trials involving 697 infants.
Overview: Randomized controlled trial. Used massages in three, 15 min sessions over five days.
Study: Seiiedi-biarag et al. 2020
Highlights: reduction in mean gastric residual volume, freq of vomiting, and abdominal circumference.
Overview: Systemic review and meta-analysis. 6 randomized controlled trials including 128 infants.
Study: Karbandi et al. 2016
Highlights: Bowel movement frequency significantly increased.