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Abstract 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, themother 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.
Resumo Relato de caso de mãe por útero de substituição, de 39 anos de idade, submetida a indução da lactação por exposição sequencial a drogas galactogogas (metoclopramida e domperidona), estimulação mamilar mecânica com bomba elétrica, e sucção pelo recém-nascido. O estudo teve como objetivo analisar os efeitos de cada etapa do protocolo na concentração sérica de prolactina, no volume de secreção láctea e na satisfação materna. A concentração sérica de prolactina e a produção láctea não apresentaram mudanças significativas. Entretanto, a mãe foi capaz de amamentar a criança por quatro semanas, e manifestou grande satisfação com a experiência. Como conclusão, no contexto de maternidade por útero de substituição, o aleitamento materno parece promover benefícios emocionais, não necessariamente relacionados ao aumento do volume de leite.
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Humans , Female , Adult , Breast Feeding , Domperidone/pharmacology , Lactation/drug effects , Metoclopramide/pharmacology , Prolactin/blood , Prolactin/drug effects , Personal Satisfaction , Surrogate MothersABSTRACT
Induced lactation is a method of stimulating the production of breast milk in women who have not gone through the process of pregnancy. Recent advances in technology have given such women the opportunity to breastfeed adopted children. Previous studies conducted in Western countries have explored the breastfeeding of adopted children, as well as the experiences, successes and challenges of this process. However, research on procedures for breastfeeding adopted children is lacking in Malaysia. The authors have therefore reviewed literature related to induced lactation in Malaysia to fill this gap. Of the 30 related articles identified, 19 described the breastfeeding practices and experiences of adoptive mothers in Malaysia. Out of 19 articles, there were four journal articles, five circulars and regulations, two books, two post-graduate theses, four blogs posts and forum discussions, and two online newspaper articles. Medical information relating to induced lactation procedures was also reviewed, showing that there was a lack of scientific studies focusing on induced lactation practices among adoptive mothers. Information on religious, specifically Islamic, perspectives on breastfeeding and child adoption laws was gathered from websites, social networks, blogs, magazines and online news sources. In consideration of recent advancements in medical technology and the dire need among Malaysians, it is crucial that evidence-based, accurate and reliable information on induced lactation is made available to professionals and other individuals in this country.
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Objective: Identifying the available evidence in the literature about galactogogues substances (liquids, herbs or foods with properties to increase milk production). Method: an integrative literature review that surveyed the bases BDENF, LILACS and MEDLINE with the descriptors "lactation disorders", "breastfeeding", "galactogogues," in portuguese, english and spanish, until the year 2011. The final sample was formed of 27 articles. Results: the most prevalent galactogogues were: black beer, hydration, hominy, chicken soup, metoclopramide, chlorpromazine, domperidone, fenugreek and fennel. Conclusion: the culture permeates practice of breastfeeding and therefore must be considered by health professionals in guidance and encouragement to breastfeeding...
Objetivo: Identificar as evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre substâncias galactogogas (líquidos, ervas ou alimentos com propriedades de aumentar a produção láctea). Método: revisão integrativa da literatura que pesquisou as bases BDENF, LILACS e MEDLINE com os descritores: transtornos da lactação,aleitamento materno, galactogogos, em português, inglês e espanhol, até o ano 2011. A amostra final foi de 27 artigos. Resultados: os galactogogos de maior prevalência foram: a cerveja preta, a hidratação, a canjica, a canja de galinha, a metoclopramida, a clorpromazina, a domperidona, o feno-grego e o funcho. Conclusão: o universo cultural permeia a prática do aleitamento materno e, portanto, deve ser contemplado pelos profissionais de saúde na orientação e no incentivo à amamentação...
Objetivo: Identificar las evidencias disponibles en la literatura sobre las sustancias galactogogas (líquidos, hierbas o alimentos con propiedades para aumentar la producción de leche). Método: es una revisión integradora de la literatura que examino las bases BDENF, LILACS y MEDLINE utilizando los descriptores: "trastornos de la lactancia", "lactancia materna", "galactogogos" en portugués, inglés y español, hasta el año 2011. La muestra final fue de 27 artículos. Resultados: los galactogogos más prevalentes fueron: la cerveza negra, la hidratación, sémola de maíz, sopa de pollo, metoclopramida, clorpromazina, domperidona, fenogreco y el hinojo. Conclusión: el universo cultural impregna la práctica de la lactancia materna y por lo tanto deben ser considerados por los profesionales de la salud en la orientación y estímulo a la lactancia materna...