Effects of far-infrared radiation on lactation

Ogita et al, 1990 [n = 78; female; mean age of 29.9±6.0], aimed to evaluate the warming effect of ceramics and then the influence of circulation on lactation. Ceramic discs were inserted between the breast and the brassiere to adhere closely to the skin of the lower outer quadrant. Twenty-seven women were asked to attach the disc to the breast immediately after delivery, and thirty-six were asked to attach it one month after delivery until weaning. Fourteen participants were monitored as control, without a disc. Approximately 3/4 of these puerperal women enhanced lactation significantly one month after attachment and 1/2 of the women were able to breast-feed until weaning. Based on the results, the authors concluded that ceramics far-infrared radiation may be an effective remedy for enhancing lactation.