Authors

Esther Valls Montesó, Elsa Gil Mateu, Mireia Benedicto Galiana

Position

Diplomadas en Enfermería. Hospital de Tortosa Virgen de la Cinta. Servicio Obstetricia-Ginecología.

Contact address

Rambla Felip Pedrell, 37, 3º-2ª. 43500 Tortosa (Tarragona).

Contact email: jfbelles@terra.es

Abstract

Even though we are becoming increasingly aware of the infinite advantages of
maternal milk both for the mother and the newborn, there are data that indicate an early cessation of breastfeeding due to an insufficient production of milk, known as hypogalactia.
The aim of this article is to highlight the benefits of maternal milk and how to maintain it in an unpropitious sociocultural context to prevent hypogalactia. The concept of hypogalactia, nursing assessment criteria for diagnosis, and primary and secondary hypogalactia causes are described and a battery of nursing interventions is provided to prevent mother-child separation and insufficient mild production.
Nursing professionals have a great responsibility in helping mothers given that by carrying out activities or guidelines to prevent and treat situations that lead to decreased maternal milk production, they can provide the mother with a sense of security and with necessary experiences to ensure satisfactory breastfeeding.

Keywords:

hypogalactia; breastfeeding; breastfeeding on demand; newbornbottle-feeding culture

Versión en Español

Título:

Diagnóstico y prevención de la hipogalactia