Postpartum complications
Supplements studied for postpartum complications.
Overview
Vitamin A (DEX Score 56; medium effect size, low evidence, medium trust) has medium-strength evidence for postpartum complications. Weekly vitamin A during and after pregnancy in malnourished women may reduce postpartum diarrhea and bloody stool and lower pregnancy-related death by about 40%. Milk Thistle (DEX Score 44; low effect size, low evidence, medium trust) has one study suggesting a 3% topical ointment on episiotomy stitches may reduce pain and aid healing over ten days.
Evidence for milk thistle remains uncertain. See the heatmap and evidence reviews below.
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