Title of article
Effect of aloe vera gel on nipple sores
Author/Authors
Saeidi, Reza mashhad university of medical sciences - school of medicine - Pediatrics Department Neonatologist Research Center, ايران , Gholami Robatsangi, Mahbobeh islamic azad university - Midwifery Department, ايران , Tafazoli, Mahin mashhad university of medical sciences - School of Nursing Midwifery - Midwifery Department, ايران
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Abstract
Objective:It is estimated that 80-90% of breastfeeding women experience nipple soreness. In this study weevaluated the effect of Aloe Vera gel compared with breast milk on nipple sores.Methods:This clinical trial study was performed in the neonatal ward of the Ghaem Hospital in Mashhad (Iran) from June 2009 to December 2009. Mothers were divided randomly into two groups: Aloe Vera application and breast milk application. After feeding their babies, the mothers used the preparation on their nipples 3 times a day and then let to dry without washing until the next feeding for 7 days. Breasts were examined before treatment, 3 and 7 days after treatment and graded using a scale and interview. Then data was analyzed with SPSS 11.5 software and Mann- Whitney, t student and paired t-tests. Results:A total of 100 patients were enrolled (50 in each group). In the Aloe Vera group sore nipple scores decreased significantly on days 3 and 7 versus pretreatment (p= 0.000) compared to the breast milk group (p= 0.028). Conclusion:Aloe vera was more effective than breast milk on nipple sores
Keywords
Aloe Vera gel , Breast milk , Nipple sore
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Neonatology (IJN)
Journal title
Iranian Journal of Neonatology (IJN)
Record number
2671596
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