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Lactation failure.

G P Mathur1, S Chitranshi, S Mathur

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur.

Indian Pediatrics
|December 1, 1992
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Most mothers experienced partial lactation failure due to delayed breastfeeding initiation and perceived insufficient milk. Relactation efforts were successful in nearly 70% of cases, highlighting the potential for intervention.

Area of Science:

  • Maternal and Child Health
  • Lactation Studies
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Lactation failure affects numerous mothers and infants, often leading to hospital admission.
  • Delayed breastfeeding initiation and perceived insufficient milk are significant contributing factors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the causes and contributing factors of lactation failure in mothers whose infants were hospitalized.
  • To analyze the success rates of relactation interventions.

Main Methods:

  • A study of 75 mothers experiencing lactation failure with hospitalized infants (<4 months old).
  • Data collection on breastfeeding initiation, perceived milk supply, and maternal factors.
  • Assessment of relactation outcomes.
Keywords:
AsiaBiologyBreast FeedingChild DevelopmentClinical ResearchDelivery Of Health CareDemographic FactorsDeveloping CountriesDiseasesEconomic FactorsGrowthHealthHealth FacilitiesHospitalsHuman MilkIndiaInfant NutritionInfant Nutrition DisordersLactationMaternal PhysiologyNutritionNutrition DisordersPhysiologyPopulationPopulation CharacteristicsReligionResearch MethodologyRural PopulationSocioeconomic FactorsSocioeconomic StatusSouthern AsiaUrban Population

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Main Results:

  • Partial lactation failure (94.7%) was more prevalent than complete failure (5.3%).
  • Common causes included delayed initiation (77.3%) and perceived inadequate milk (92%).
  • Relactation was successful in 69.3% of cases; outcomes were indeterminate in 26.7% due to short hospital stays.

Conclusions:

  • Maternal factors such as age, education, and socioeconomic status influence lactation failure.
  • Relactation interventions show high success rates, emphasizing the importance of support and timely intervention.