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The Association of Prenatal Tocolysis and Breastfeeding Duration
Ljiljana Bjelakovic1, Tatjana Trajkovic2, Gordana Kocic3
11 Department of Medical Science, Faculty of Sport and Physical Education, University of Nis , Nis, Serbia .
Background:
To date there are no clinical studies analyzing potential effects of tocolytics on breastfeeding duration in humans.
Objectives:
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between beta 2 agonists prescribed for tocolysis during pregnancy and breastfeeding duration.
Methods:
We conducted a cross-sectional questionnaire study of 114 mothers and filled in the questionnaire developed to directly address the goals of the study.
Results:
There was a statistically significant difference between breastfeeding duration of mothers who were on tocolytics during pregnancy versus those who were not prescribed tocolytics (9.5 ± 5.7 months versus 4.5 ± 2.1 months) p < 0.001. In addition, hypogalactia was statistically significantly more prevalent in mothers with positive history versus mothers with negative history of tocolytic usage p < 0.001.
Conclusion:
The results of our study indicate that tocolytic treatment in pregnancy is associated with shorter breastfeeding duration and hypogalactia.
