The Influence of Spinal Cord Injury on Breastfeeding Ability and Behavior

Theodor Holmgren, Amanda H. X. Lee, Shea Hocaloski, Lynsey Hamilton, Iris Hellsing, Stacy Elliott, Claes Hultling, Andrei V. Krassioukov

Journal of Human Lactation · 2018 · 32 citations · 19 references

Abstract

These results further support the notion that spinal cord injury (particularly at or above T6) disrupts lactation and is associated with shorter breastfeeding duration. Autonomic dysreflexia should be addressed in prospective mothers with high-level spinal cord injury.

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