NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS FOR INDUCING LACTATION IN ADOPTION, SURROGACY AND THE NON-GESTATIONAL MOTHER IN LESBIAN COUPLES: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Authors

  • Gemma Cazorla-Ortiz Hospital Parc Taulí de Sabadell

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1344/musas2018.vol3.num1.3

Keywords:

Breastfeeding, Lactation, Milk Human, Adoption, Surrogate Mothers, Female Homosexuality

Abstract

Introduction

The induction of lactation enables women who have not given birth to breastfeed their child in cases of adoption, surrogacy or lesbian couples. There are pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods for inducing lactation.

Objective

To identify non-pharmacological methods for inducing lactation.

Material and Methods

A literature search of the Pubmed, Cinahl and Web of Science databases was carried out in October 2015. A total of fifteen papers were found on inducing lactation.

Results

There are a few cases of inducing lactation in which only non-pharmacological methods are used, but stimulation is essential in all cases. There is no standard guide on methods for this process. Each case of induction is carried out in a different way, and it is difficult to make comparisons.

Conclusions

More studies are required on non-pharmacological methods for inducing breastfeeding. This will help to standardise the care provided to mothers who decide to go through this process, considering each case individually.

Author Biography

Gemma Cazorla-Ortiz, Hospital Parc Taulí de Sabadell

Matrona. Hospital Parc Taulí de Sabadell. Área de Ginecología y Obstetricia. Parc Taulí, 1, 08208 Sabadell, Barcelona.

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Published

2018-01-30

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2018): Complementary and Integrative Therapies in the Reproductive Process

Section

Women and Family

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