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Original Article

Korean J Pediatr. 2005;48(10):1050-1054. Published online October 15, 2005.

Relactation in the Lactation Clinic

Su Jin SJ Cho¹, Keun K Lee¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea

Correspondence Keun K Lee ,Email: leekeun@yahoo.com

Abstract

Purpose
: Relactation refers to the re-establishment of a milk supply and nursing after the cessation of nursing for a variable period. We aimed to analyze the practical issues related to successful relactation in the lactation clinic.
Methods
: The medical records of 51 mothers who had visited the lactation clinic for relactation were retrospectively analyzed. Breastfeeding greater than 90% was considered to as relactation success. Perinatal characteristics, the number of visits to the clinic, need for medication and the breastfeeding supplementer, and the reason for failure were analyzed.
Results
: Relactation appears to be easier for women who had lactated previously. With optimal care, support and motivation, some who had never lactated were able to start lactation.
Conclusion
: Relactation is a practical method to ensure breastfeeding in motivated women. Supplemental use of drugs and the breastfeeding supplementer system contribute to the success of relactation.

Keywords :Relactation , Breastfeeding , Breastfeeding supplementer