Breast Milk Application as a Natural Method for Umbilical Cord Care: A Community-Label 3-Arm Pilot Clinical Trial

Abstract. Objective. To compare the effects of human breast milk with those of chlorhexidine and the dry method on umbilical cord separation in Ethiopia. Methods. This open-label 3-arm nonrandomized pilot clinical trial was conducted among 45 neonates (15 in each arm) with more than 630 home visits....

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Main Authors: Yang Pan, Jue Li, Bekalu Kassie Alemu, Leltework Yismaw Wondimagegn, Yibelu Bazezew, Tewachew Muche Liyeh, Abebaw Abeje Muluneh, Gedefaye Nibret Mihretie, Alekaw Sema, Melese Linger Endalifer, Getnet Gedefaw Azeze, Gashaw Garedew Woldeamanuel, Kenean Getaneh Tlaye, Wing Fong Lee, Yao Wang, Chi Chiu Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Health 2024-10-01
Series:Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Online Access:http://journals.lww.com/10.1097/FM9.0000000000000243
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