Comparison 4. Topical treatments versus breastfeeding advice.
Outcome or subgroup title | No. of studies | No. of participants | Statistical method | Effect size |
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4.1 Incidence of mastitis within 6 months postpartum | 1 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | Subtotals only | |
4.1.1 Fusidic acid ointment versus breastfeeding advice | 1 | 40 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.77 [0.27, 2.22] |
4.1.2 Mupirocin ointment versus breastfeeding advice | 1 | 48 | Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) | 0.39 [0.12, 1.35] |