Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Breastfeeding preterm twins: a case report

M Biancuzzo

    Birth (Berkeley, Calif.)
    |June 1, 1994
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A mother successfully breastfed her premature twins for over six months. Effective strategies overcame common challenges to breastfeeding twins, ensuring infant nutrition and maternal well-being.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Selecting pumps for breastfeeding mothers.

    Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN·1999
    Same author

    Clinical focus on clefts. Yes! Infants with clefts can breastfeed.

    AWHONN lifelines·1998
    Same author

    Breastfeeding: making it happen at home.

    Journal of obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal nursing : JOGNN·1998
    Same author

    Nurturing mothers & babies.

    AWHONN lifelines·1998
    Same author

    Implementing innovation.

    AWHONN lifelines·1997
    Same author

    Breastfeeding education for early discharge: a three-tiered approach.

    The Journal of perinatal & neonatal nursing·1997
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Area of Science:

    • Perinatal Medicine
    • Lactation Science
    • Neonatal Care

    Background:

    • Premature birth, specifically 35-week gestation, presents unique challenges for establishing and sustaining breastfeeding.
    • Multiple births, such as twins, often require specialized feeding support and management strategies.
    • Lactation failure can be influenced by a complex interplay of individual, interpersonal, and systemic factors.

    Observation:

    • This case report details a primiparous mother's experience with breastfeeding 35-week-gestation twins.
    • The mother engaged in positive interactions and utilized research-based management approaches.
    • Innovative problem-solving was key to addressing potential lactation disruptions.

    Findings:

    • The mother successfully breastfed her twins for over six months, demonstrating the feasibility of extended breastfeeding for premature multiples.

    Related Experiment Videos

  • Proactive and adaptive management strategies were effective in mitigating common barriers to breastfeeding.
  • The case highlights the importance of a supportive environment and tailored interventions.

    • Implications:

    • This case provides a valuable model for healthcare providers supporting mothers of premature twins.
    • Successful long-term breastfeeding of multiples can be achieved with appropriate guidance and interventions.
    • Further research into effective strategies for overcoming lactation challenges in multiple births is warranted.