Lactation Induction in a Commissioned Mother by Surrogacy: Effects on Prolactin Levels, Milk Secretion and Mother Satisfaction

Abstract Case report of a 39-year-old intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy who underwent induction of lactation by sequential exposure to galactagogue drugs (metoclopramide and domperidone), nipple mechanical stimulation with an electric pump, and suction by the newborn. The study aimed to analyze the effect of each step of the protocol on serum prolactin levels, milk secretion and mother satisfaction, in the set of surrogacy. Serum prolactin levels and milk production had no significant changes. Nevertheless, themother was able to breastfeed for four weeks, and expressed great satisfaction with the experience. As a conclusion, within the context of a surrogate pregnancy, breastfeeding seems to bring emotional benefits not necessarily related to an increase in milk production.

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Main Authors:	Zingler,Emilie, Amato,Angélica Amorim, Zanatta,Alysson, Vogt,Maria de Fátima Brito, Wanderley,Miriam da Silva, Mariani Neto,Coríntio, Zaconeta,Alberto Moreno
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia 2017
Online Access:	http://old.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0100-72032017000200086
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