Special foods and local herbs used to enhance breastmilk production in Ghana: rate of use and beliefs of efficacy

Ali, Zakari; Bukari, Mohammed; Mwinisonaam, Anita; Abdul-Rahaman, Abdul-Latif; Abizari, Abdul‐Razak

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“…The sample size was determined using a single population proportion formula considering the following assumptions: standard normal distribution (z = 1.96), 95% level of signi cance, 4% margin of error, prevalence = 25.2% (27), 10% non-response rate, and 1.5 design effect. The nal sample size became 746.…”

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“…Others also have an impact, such as the internet as a major source (19), friends and family relating cultures or norms (18,22). The perceived insu ciency of breast milk or the inability to give breastmilk to her child can lead to different approaches to enhance breastmilk, including medication (14), herbal preparations (20,21), and some food substances (19,(25)(26)(27)(28). This is among the key factors that increase the rate of suboptimal breastfeeding among lactating mothers (21,26,27).…”

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“…The perceived insu ciency of breast milk or the inability to give breastmilk to her child can lead to different approaches to enhance breastmilk, including medication (14), herbal preparations (20,21), and some food substances (19,(25)(26)(27)(28). This is among the key factors that increase the rate of suboptimal breastfeeding among lactating mothers (21,26,27). Besides, it is a common practice that has implications for the health of women and their offspring (9,(28)(29)(30).…”

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“…Traditional foods and herbs selected to enhance breastmilk vary in different places (19,31,32) 27) (10,33). Some use fenugreek (19,31,32) and peanut (27). Others also use Foeniculum vulgare, Anethum graveolens, Pimpinella anisum, Nigella sativa, and Vitex agnus-castus (11).…”

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Traditional foods and herbal preparations to improve the perceived insufficiency of breast milk among lactating women in the Dire Dawa Administration, eastern Ethiopia, 2022

Mohammed

Amsalu

2023

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Background Perceptions of insufficient breast milk quantity and the use of some traditional food items and local herbs to increase it are a common phenomenon worldwide, particularly in low-resource countries like Ethiopia. But the food items and herbs used are variable and inconsistent in different areas. So far, studies are scarce nationally and in the study area, and therefore, this study was aimed at assessing the use of traditional food items and local herbs for the perceived benefit of breast milk increment and its associated factors. Methodology : A community-based mixed study was conducted from October 01–30, 2022 in the Dire Dawa administration, eastern Ethiopia. A systematic random sampling technique was used to select 722 participants for the quantitative study and purposive sampling for the qualitative study. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a pre-tested structured questionnaire and semi-structured questions for focus group discussion. Quantitative data were entered and cleaned by Epi DATA (Version 3.1) and analyzed using SPSS (Version 22). A P-value < 0.25 at bivariate to select variables for multivariate and ≤ 0.05 at multivariate with 95% confidence intervals was considered statistically significant. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis using open-source software. Results 722 women for quantitative and nine focus group discussants for qualitative were included and the overall traditional food and local herbs use to increase perceived insufficient breast milk was 32.8% (95% CI: 29.4–36.6%). A higher age group (AOR = 2.31, 95%CI: 1.37–3.90), rural residence (AOR = 1.98, 95%CI: 1.21–3.23), no formal education (AOR = 2.25, 95%CI: 1.16–4.36), primary level education (AOR = 2.02, 95%CI: 1.18–3.46), presence of medical illness (AOR = 4.73, 95%CI: 1.96–11.43), prior use experience (AOR = 2.81, 95% CI: 1.78–4.46) and a lack of postnatal counseling (AOR = 1.80, 95% CI: 1.20–2.70) were associated with a higher likelihood of traditional food and local herbs use. Traditional food items and local herbs were the main identified themes in the qualitative results. Conclusion The extent of traditional food and local herbs use to increase perceived insufficient breast milk was a common practice and associated with women’s age, education, resident area, presence of medical illness, prior use experience, and a lack of postnatal counseling. Stakeholders were recommended to increase postnatal counseling and awareness while taking women's residence and education level into account, as well as conduct additional community-based research.

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Traditional foods and herbal preparations to improve the perceived insufficiency of breast milk among lactating women in the Dire Dawa Administration, eastern Ethiopia, 2022

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2023

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“…Breastfeeding is considered the most important source of nutrition in the first year of life for term infants and premature infants due to its well-known positive effects on short and long term outcomes [8]. Breastfeeding mothers experience both ups and downs during the breastfeeding process.…”

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The Effect of Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) on Breast Milk Production in Post Partum Mother Day 3-9

Dewi

Afifi

Awatiszahro

et al. 2021

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Mother's Milk (ASI) is the best food for babies that is produced directly from the mother's breast to her newborn baby, because its composition is appropriate for every baby's growth and development, breast milk also contains protective substances that can prevent babies from various infectious diseases . Dates contain iron, protein, fiber, glucose, vitamins, biotin, niacin, folic acid, and minerals such as calcium, sodium, and potassium which can increase breast milk production . The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dates on breast milk production in postpartum mothers on days 3-9 at PMB Binti Qoni'ah Nganjuk 2021. The design of this study was pre-experimental using a one-group pre-posttest design. In this study obtained a population of 15 people, with a sample of 15 people using total sampling technique. The data was collected using an observation sheet and the hypothesis test used was the Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test with a significance value = 0.05. The statistical test result from the Wilcoxon Sign Rank obtained p value = 0,01 with an error level (=0.05), it can be said that p < than it can be concluded that Ho is rejected and H1 is accepted. There is an effect of dates on breast milk production in postpartum mothers on days 3 - 9 at PMB Binti Qoni'ah Nganjuk 2021. Based on the results of the study, it is hoped that the research area can be used as input for using dates to increase breast milk production in the development of traditional medicine

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Safe recovery after cesarean in rural Africa: Technical consensus guidelines for post‐discharge care

Kateera

Hedt‐Gauthier

Luo

et al. 2022

Intl J Gynecology & Obste

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Despite increasing cesarean rates in Africa, there remain extensive gaps in the standard provision of care after cesarean birth. We present recommendations for discharge instructions to be provided to women following cesarean delivery in Rwanda, particularly rural Rwanda, and with consideration of adaptable guidelines for sub-Saharan Africa, to support recovery during the postpartum period. These guidelines were developed by a Technical Advisory Group comprised of clinical, program, policy, and research experts with extensive knowledge of cesarean care in Africa. The final instructions delineate between normal and abnormal recovery symptoms and advise when to seek care. The instructions align with global postpartum care guidelines, with additional emphasis on care practices more common in the region and address barriers that women delivering via cesarean may encounter in Africa. The recommended | 13 KATEERA ET Al.

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Special foods and local herbs used to enhance breastmilk production in Ghana: rate of use and beliefs of efficacy

Cited by 9 publications

References 20 publications

Traditional foods and herbal preparations to improve the perceived insufficiency of breast milk among lactating women in the Dire Dawa Administration, eastern Ethiopia, 2022

Traditional foods and herbal preparations to improve the perceived insufficiency of breast milk among lactating women in the Dire Dawa Administration, eastern Ethiopia, 2022

The Effect of Dates (Phoenix dactylifera) on Breast Milk Production in Post Partum Mother Day 3-9

Safe recovery after cesarean in rural Africa: Technical consensus guidelines for post‐discharge care

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