Non-puerperal lactation in nutritional rehabilitation: case report.
An experience in non-puerperal lactation, specifically induced for nutritional rehabilitation of a malnourished motherless male infant, is presented from a Fulani culture in northern Nigeria where the usual cultural practice is to feed such infants with raw cow's milk. The value of non-puerperal lactation in nutritional rehabilitation of motherless infants is highlighted and the role of adequate psychological preparation and support in successful relactation is emphasised.
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Institute of Child Health, University of Benin, Nigeria.
D000300:Adoption; D001942:Breast Feeding; D015362:Child Nutrition Disorders / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D005190:Family; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009549:Nigeria