The Influence of Spinal Cord Injury on Breastfeeding Ability and Behavior.
Theodor HolmgrenAmanda H X LeeShea HocaloskiLynsey J HamiltonIris HellsingStacy ElliottClaes HultlingAndrei V KrassioukovPublished in: Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association (2018)
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.