Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics

The Korean Pediatric Society (대한소아청소년과학회)
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Relactation in the Lactation Clinic

수유 클리닉에서의 재수유

  • Cho, Su Jin (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University) ;
  • Lee, Keun (Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University)
  • 조수진 (이화여자대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실) ;
  • 이근 (이화여자대학교 의과대학 소아과학교실)
  • Received : 2005.06.17
  • Accepted : 2005.08.01
  • Published : 2005.10.15
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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.

목 적 : 재수유란 모유생성을 중단하였다가 다시 모유가 생성되는 생리적 과정을 말한다. 이제 저자들은 수유 클리닉을 운영하면서 재수유 성공 여부에 영향을 주는 인자들을 분석하였다. 방 법 : 수유 클리닉을 방문한 51명의 어머니들의 의무기록을 후향적으로 비교분석 하였다. 모유수유로 90% 이상 수유 시 재수유 성공이라고 분류하고 재수유 성공군과 실패군의 아기의 임상적인 특성, 외래 방문 횟수, 약물 복용 일수, 보충기 사용 여부를 비교하고 실패 시 실패 요인을 분석하였다. 결 과 : 혼합수유로 조금이라도 젖을 물렸던 경우에 재수유가 성공하기 쉬웠다. 하지만. 적절한 진료, 지지, 동기 부여가 있으면 한 번도 수유한 적이 없었던 경우에도 성공할 수 있었다. 결 론 : 모유수유를 권장하는 또 하나의 유용한 방법으로 재수유는 합리적인 방법이 될 수 있다. 약물과 보충기의 사용이 재수유 성공에 도움을 주며, 혼합 수유를 했던 경우는 더욱 성공하기가 용이하다.

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