Induction of lactation in the intended mother of a surrogate pregnancy: case report.
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 induce 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.
Department of Reproductive Medicine, The University of Hull, UK. F.P.Biervliet@medschool.hull.ac.uk
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D000281:Administration, Intranasal; D000328:Adult; D004967:Estrogens / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007774:Lactation; D009035:Mothers; D010121:Oxytocin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011247:Pregnancy; D011372:Progestins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011388:Prolactin / Q000378:metabolism; D013268:Stimulation, Chemical; D013533:Gestational Carriers; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D004967:Estrogens; D011372:Progestins; D010121:Oxytocin; D011388:Prolactin