Induction of lactation in the intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy

Authors
Biervliet, FP Maguiness, SD Hay, DM Killick, SR Atkin, SL
Citation
Fp. Biervliet et al., Induction of lactation in the intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy, HUM REPR, 16(3), 2001, pp. 581-583
Citations number
26
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine","da verificare
Journal title
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
ISSN journal
02681161 → ACNP
Volume
16
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
581 - 583
Database
ISI
SICI code
0268-1161(200103)16:3<581:IOLITI>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
A case of a successful induction of lactation in a commissioning mother of a surrogate pregnancy is reported. Induction of lactation was achieved with oral metoclopramide which was well tolerated. Alternative methods to induc e lactation are reviewed. The advantages of breast-feeding and the relative ease with which lactation can be induced after a surrogate pregnancy would suggest that this could be offered to all commissioning mothers.