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Effectiveness of the Application of Lanolin, Aloe Vera, and Peppermint on Nipple Pain and Nipple Trauma in Lactating Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

  • 2024-10-22
  • Maternal and child health journal 28(12)
    • Asha P Shetty
    • Kurvatteppa Halemani
    • Alwin Issac
    • Latha Thimmappa
    • Y N Shashidhara
    • Edlin Mathias
    • Sanjay Dhiraaj
    • K Radha
    • Prabhaker Mishra
    • Auchitya Sharma

Study Design

Type
Meta-Analysis
Sample size
n = 495
Population
lactating mothers from 11 studies with 1,495 participants, average age 29 ± 5 years
Methods
Systematic review and meta-analysis of electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL, EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, Clinical Key) for studies published January 2000 to December 2022; meta-analysis via RevMan v5.4

Background

Infants who are not exclusively breastfed are more vulnerable to gastroenteritis, respiratory illness, and type 1 diabetes mellitus. Mothers who do not breastfeed their infants are at a higher risk of cancer. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of applying lanolin, aloe vera, and peppermint for alleviating nipple pain and nipple trauma among lactating mothers.

Methods

Electronic databases, including PubMed (MEDLINE), Cochrane, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), EMBASE, Web of Science, Scopus, and Clinical Key, were searched for studies published in English from January 2000 to December 2022. Nipple pain and nipple trauma were the primary outcomes analysed, and a meta-analysis was conducted via RevMan v5.4.

Results

The reviewed trials involved 1,495 participants from 11 studies, with an average participant age of 29 ± 5 years. The application of lanolin significantly reduced nipple pain and nipple trauma in lactating mothers. The application of peppermint significantly reduced nipple trauma in lactating mothers.

Conclusion

The application of lanolin or peppermint is a beneficial preventive intervention for reducing nipple trauma and pain.

Research Insights

  • Aloe Vera→Reduced Nipple Pain

    The application of peppermint significantly reduced nipple trauma in lactating mothers.

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Aloe Vera→Reduced Nipple Trauma

    this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of applying lanolin, aloe vera, and peppermint for alleviating nipple pain and nipple trauma among lactating mothers.

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Peppermint→Reduced Nipple Pain

    The application of peppermint significantly reduced nipple trauma in lactating mothers.

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
  • Peppermint→Reduced Nipple Trauma

    this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize evidence regarding the effectiveness of applying lanolin, aloe vera, and peppermint for alleviating nipple pain and nipple trauma among lactating mothers.

    Effect
    Neutral
    Effect size
    Small
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