Battlefield acupuncture for post-partum pain: A randomized controlled trial

EXPLORE ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (6) ◽  
pp. 409-414 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael Kim ◽  
David Moss ◽  
Paul Crawford
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomized Controlled

Effectiveness of antenatal perineal massage in reducing perineal trauma and post-partum morbidities: A randomized controlled trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 44 (7) ◽  
pp. 1252-1258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emmanuel Onyebuchi Ugwu ◽  
Eric Sunday Iferikigwe ◽  
Samuel Nnamdi Obi ◽  
George Uchenna Eleje ◽  
Benjamin Chukwuma Ozumba
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Perineal Trauma ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Perineal Massage

scholarly journals Preconception Micronutrient Supplementation Affects Maternal Body Mass Index Post-Partum: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Vietnam

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 892-892
Author(s):  
Usha Ramakrishnan ◽  
Melissa Young ◽  
Long Khuong ◽  
Lan Mai Tran ◽  
Thai Hong Duong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Post Partum ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
Anthropometric Measurements ◽  
Maternal Body Mass Index ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Objectives While there is growing evidence on the role of preconception nutrition for birth outcomes, very few studies have evaluated the effects of nutrition interventions during the preconception period on maternal health. This study evaluates the impact of preconception weekly multiple micronutrients (MM) or iron and folic acid (IFA) supplementation compared to FA alone on maternal nutritional status through 6–7y post-partum (PP). Methods We followed women who participated in a randomized controlled trial of preconception supplementation in Vietnam and delivered live offspring (n = 1599). Women received weekly supplements containing either 2800 μg FA only, 60 mg iron and 2800 μg FA, or MM (15 micronutrients including IFA), from baseline until conception; followed by daily prenatal IFA supplements until delivery. Anthropometric measurements were obtained at recruitment and at 2 and 6–7 y PP. Group comparisons were done using ANOVA or chi-square tests. Results The groups were similar for baseline (preconception) maternal and offspring birth characteristics. Mean (SD) Body Mass Index (BMI; kg/m2) increased from 19.6 (2.1) at baseline, to 20.4 (2.4) and 21.6 (2.8) at 2 and 6–7 y PP (n = 931). The prevalence of overweight (BMI ≥ 23.5 kg/m2) also increased from 4.7% to 9% and 21%, at baseline, 2, and 6–7 years PP respectively, while underweight (BMI < 18.5 kg/m2) declined from 31.4% to 21.4% and 10%, respectively. At 6–7 y PP, we found significant differences (P < 0.01) by intervention group for mean BMI (MM: 22.0 (2.4), IFA: 21.6 (2.7); FA:21.4 (2.9)), and the prevalence of underweight (MM: 5.1%, IFA: 10.1%; FA:14.4%), but no differences in overweight (MM: 21.3%, IFA:20.3%; FA:21.3%), or other anthropometric measurements (weight to hip ratio, arm circumference and skinfold thickness). Conclusions Preconception supplementation with MM resulted in higher BMI and greater reductions in maternal underweight when compared to IFA and FA only. The prevalence of overweight increased dramatically over time but there with no differences by intervention group at 6–7 y PP. These findings suggest that preconception micronutrient interventions may have long term effects on maternal BMI that need to be further examined. Funding Sources The Nestle Foundation, the Mathile Institute, and the Micronutrient Initiative.

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