Assessing The Impact of a Banana Stem Diet On Postnatal Mothers: A Systematic Review Protocol.

Abstract

Background: The postpartum period is critical for maternal health, marked by significant hormonal changes, particularly in prolactin levels, which are essential for lactation.

Objective: This systematic review aims to explore the impact of a banana stem diet on blood prolactin levels in postnatal mothers experiencing lactation issues.

Methods: Guided by the PRISMA framework, the review will include English-language studies published between 2008 and 2023, focusing on postnatal mothers who had normal vaginal deliveries and faced lactation challenges on the fourth postpartum day. Using the PICO model, the intervention will consist of a banana stem diet compared to a control diet devoid of banana stem, with prolactin levels as the primary outcome. Only peer-reviewed, original research, including randomized and non-randomized controlled trials, will be considered, while studies involving mothers with C-sections or existing medical conditions will be excluded. A comprehensive search strategy will be deployed across major databases, including PubMed and Science Direct.

Data Analysis: Data management will utilize Zotero for organizing selected articles, and quality assessment will follow the Joanna Briggs Institute criteria. The synthesis of outcomes will incorporate statistical and narrative methods to evaluate the efficacy of the intervention.

Conclusion: This review will shed light on the potential of dietary interventions—specifically the banana stem diet—as a natural approach to enhance lactation and maternal health outcomes, emphasizing the need for further research in this field to address postpartum challenges effectively.