Multisensory stimulation and its effect on breast milk volume production in mothers of premature infants
Carla Madeleine Cuya,
Carlos Barriga,
Maria del Carmen Graf
et al.
Abstract:IntroductionIn a significant number of NICUs, mothers are unable to provide enough maternal milk to feed their premature babies, so healthcare workers rely on human milk banks. Unfortunately, this service is not available in many countries, such as Peru, where premature infants receive formula. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of multisensory stimulation on mother's own milk production.MethodsParticipants in this study were postpartum mothers of preterm infants 27–37 weeks gestational a… Show more
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