The Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Breastmilk Composition: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Design Study

The Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound on Breastmilk Composition: A Quasi-Experimental Pre-Post Design Study

Therapeutic ultrasound (TUS) is the most commonly used physiotherapy treatment for inflammatory conditions of the lactating breast (ICLB) which can affect up to 33% of post-partum women. There is no literature on whether the thermal effect of TUS alters breastmilk composition. The aim of this quasi-...

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Main Authors: Kristin Eu, Renee McGregor, Stephanie Melanko, Aik Ping Tay, Adelle McArdle, Ching Tai Lai, Donna T. Geddes, Patricia Gaunt, Leanda McKenna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-02-01
Series:Proceedings
Subjects:
breastfeeding
mastitis
physiotherapy
treatment
breastmilk
lactation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2504-3900/84/1/11

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