Induced Lactation and Exclusive Breast Milk Feeding of Adopted Premature Twins

The authors report the first published case of premature twins whose adoptive mother induced lactation. Both infants are receiving exclusively human milk (adoptive mother’s milk) at 2 months of age. This remarkable achievement reflects careful planning by the adoptive mother beginning in the prenata...

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Published in:Journal of human lactation 2010-08, Vol.26 (3), p.309-313
Main Authors: Szucs, Kinga A., Axline, Sherry E., Rosenman, Marc B.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adoption
Adult
Domperidone - administration & dosage
Female
Galactogogues - administration & dosage
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature - growth & development
Lactation - drug effects
Lactation - physiology
Male
Milk, Human - secretion
Nursing
Trigonella
Twins
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Summary:The authors report the first published case of premature twins whose adoptive mother induced lactation. Both infants are receiving exclusively human milk (adoptive mother’s milk) at 2 months of age. This remarkable achievement reflects careful planning by the adoptive mother beginning in the prenatal period, her active role during the infants’ hospital stay, and support from health care personnel and family members. Health care professionals are encouraged to support any adoptive mother who expresses interest in breastfeeding her infant(s). J Hum Lact. 26(3):309-313.
ISSN:0890-3344
1552-5732
DOI:10.1177/0890334410371210