Effectiveness of Press Tack Needle Acupuncture in Treating Lactation Insufficiency

Effectiveness of Press Tack Needle Acupuncture in Treating Lactation Insufficiency

This study was meant to see the effectiveness of press tack needle acupuncture in improving lactation insufficiency. The acupuncture points used in this study were CV17 Danzhong and SI1 Shaoze. Press Tack Needles were placed in these acupuncture points for 7 days in hope that it will give continuous acupuncture stimulation that might help in improving lactation insufficiency with minimal side effect, less time consuming, and more efficient for the patient.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Breastfeeding mother who suffers from lactation insufficiency
• Breastfeeding mother from 2 weeks to 5 months post-partum
• Breastfeeding mother with healthy baby

Exclusion Criteria:

• Subject consumes drugs that are known to decrease breastmilk production
• Subject with infection or inflammation in the intended acupuncture points
• Subject with bleeding disorder
• Subject consumes anticoagulant
• Subject with known diabetic history
• Subject with body temperature > 38 degree celcius