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Relactation is possible at nine weeks postpartum with strong maternal motivation. Frequent, short breastfeeding sessions are the most effective method for increasing milk supply and supporting infant growth.

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Area of Science:

  • Lactation and Infant Nutrition
  • Maternal-Infant Health
  • Pediatric Growth and Development

Background:

  • Infant feeding practices were altered due to maternal illness, necessitating formula and expressed milk supplementation.
  • Relactation was initiated at nine weeks postpartum using various techniques including a supplemental nursing system, frequent suckling, pumping, domperidone, and lactation consultant support.

Observation:

  • Challenges during relactation included infant refusal of the supplemental nursing system and the breast, persistent low milk supply requiring supplementation, and initial poor infant weight gain falling to the 15th percentile.
  • Interventions involved using an artificial nipple during a breast strike and discontinuing supplementary formula, leading to the return of colostrum within four days.

Findings:

  • Successful relactation within one month resulted in full breastfeeding, with exclusive breastfeeding continuing until seven months and overall breastfeeding until two years.
  • The infant's growth normalized, reaching the 50th percentile on weight/length curves.

Implications:

  • This case demonstrates the feasibility of relactation at nine weeks postpartum, highlighting the critical role of maternal motivation.
  • Frequent, short breastfeeding is identified as the optimal strategy for enhancing milk production and ensuring adequate infant nutrition and growth.