Lactation Induction in a Commissioned Mother by Surrogacy: Effects on Prolactin Levels, Milk Secretion and Mother Satisfaction

Case report of a 39-year-old intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy who underwent induction of lactation by sequential exposure to galactagogue drugs (metoclopramide and domperidone), nipple mechanical stimulation with an electric pump, and suction by the newborn. The study aimed to analyze the ef...

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Published in:Revista Brasileira de ginecologia e obstetrícia 2017-02, Vol.39 (2), p.86-89
Main Authors: Zingler, Emilie, Amato, Angélica Amorim, Zanatta, Alysson, Vogt, Maria de Fátima Brito, Wanderley, Miriam da Silva, Mariani Neto, Coríntio, Zaconeta, Alberto Moreno
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Breast Feeding
breastfeeding
Case Report
Domperidone - pharmacology
Female
galactogogues
Humans
lactation
Lactation - drug effects
Metoclopramide - pharmacology
OBSTETRICS & GYNECOLOGY
Personal Satisfaction
pregnancy
prolactin
Prolactin - blood
Prolactin - drug effects
surrogate mother
Surrogate Mothers
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Summary:Case report of a 39-year-old intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy who underwent induction of lactation by sequential exposure to galactagogue drugs (metoclopramide and domperidone), nipple mechanical stimulation with an electric pump, and suction by the newborn. The study aimed to analyze the effect of each step of the protocol on serum prolactin levels, milk secretion and mother satisfaction, in the set of surrogacy. Serum prolactin levels and milk production had no significant changes. Nevertheless, the mother was able to breastfeed for four weeks, and expressed great satisfaction with the experience. As a conclusion, within the context of a surrogate pregnancy, breastfeeding seems to bring emotional benefits not necessarily related to an increase in milk production.
ISSN:0100-7203
1806-9339
1806-9339
DOI:10.1055/s-0037-1598641