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. 2020 Sep 29;2020(9):CD007239. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD007239.pub4

Comparison 8. Acupoint massage versus routine care.

Outcome or subgroup title No. of studies No. of participants Statistical method Effect size
8.1 Incidence of mastitis within 6 months postpartum) 1 400 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.38 [0.19, 0.78]
8.2 Exclusive breastfeeding (at 42 days postpartum) 1 400 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.90 [1.58, 2.29]
8.3 Breast pain 1 400 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.12 [0.07, 0.23]
8.4 Breast engorgement 1 400 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 0.49 [0.37, 0.65]
8.5 Women's perception of milk supply (moderate or better) 1 400 Risk Ratio (M‐H, Fixed, 95% CI) 1.26 [1.13, 1.40]