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Relactation in the Lactation Clinic  

Cho, Su Jin (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University)
Lee, Keun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University)
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Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics / v.48, no.10, 2005 , pp. 1050-1054 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose : Relactation refers to the re-establishment of a milk supply and nursing after the cessation of nursing for a variable period. We aimed to analyze the practical issues related to successful relactation in the lactation clinic. Methods : The medical records of 51 mothers who had visited the lactation clinic for relactation were retrospectively analyzed. Breastfeeding greater than 90% was considered to as relactation success. Perinatal characteristics, the number of visits to the clinic, need for medication and the breastfeeding supplementer, and the reason for failure were analyzed. Results : Relactation appears to be easier for women who had lactated previously. With optimal care, support and motivation, some who had never lactated were able to start lactation. Conclusion : Relactation is a practical method to ensure breastfeeding in motivated women. Supplemental use of drugs and the breastfeeding supplementer system contribute to the success of relactation.
Keywords
Relactation; Breastfeeding; Breastfeeding supplementer;
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