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Non-puerperal induced lactation in a Nigerian community: case reports
O R Abejide1, M A Tadese, D E Babajide
1Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Annals of Tropical Paediatrics
|June 1, 1997
Summary
Relactation was successfully achieved in six Nigerian women using only breast suckling. These women exclusively breastfed infants, demonstrating adequate infant growth and continued breastfeeding success.
Area of Science:
- Human lactation and infant nutrition.
- Reproductive health in women.
Background:
- Exclusive breastfeeding is crucial for infant health.
- Relactation can be a viable option for infants without access to their biological mothers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the feasibility of relactation in Nigerian women using non-invasive methods.
- To evaluate the milk production and infant growth outcomes in a relactation program.
Main Methods:
- Six Nigerian women aged 22-56 years participated.
- Relactation was induced and maintained solely through infant breast suckling.
- Milk production was assessed by the ability to exclusively breastfeed infants.
Main Results:
- All six women successfully relactated.
- Sufficient milk was produced for exclusive breastfeeding of 'motherless' infants.
- All infants except one showed adequate growth and continued breastfeeding.
Conclusions:
- Exclusive breastfeeding of infants is achievable through relactation in Nigerian women.
- Breast suckling alone is an effective method for inducing and maintaining lactation.
- Relactation programs can support infant nutrition and well-being in vulnerable populations.
Keywords:
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