Open AccessImpact of Music Therapy on Breast Milk Secretion in Mothers of Premature Newborns
Author(s) -
Ak J,
Lakshmanagowda Pb,
Jaisri Goturu
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/11642.5776
Subject(s) - medicine , breast milk , breastfeeding , music therapy , neonatal intensive care unit , anxiety , pediatrics , breast feeding , physical therapy , psychiatry , biochemistry , chemistry
The promotion of breastfeeding is a simple and efficient strategy in reducing morbidity and mortality in neonates worldwide. Milk from the mother of a Preterm New Born (PTNB) infant contains a higher concentration of nutrients and energy than that produced by mothers of a full-term infant. Studies have shown that music therapy can reduce maternal anxiety, helping mothers cope with the hospitalization of their newborns in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).