Auer C, Gromada K K
University Hospital, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA.
J Hum Lact. 1998 Jun;14(2):135-41. doi: 10.1177/089033449801400213.
The number of higher-order multiple births in the United States quadrupled between 1970 and 1994. The number of women choosing to breastfeed their higher-order multiples also has risen. In this report, a mother of quadruplets identifies factors and interventions she perceived as having a positive or negative impact on breastfeeding. Maternal motivation coupled with a mother's personal approach to breastfeeding quadruplets may be key factors in shaping breastfeeding outcomes, such as in this case where one quad weaned at 12 months and the remaining three breastfed for 2 1/2 years. With increased discussion of this select population, lactation consultants and other health professionals will be able to develop breastfeeding care plans which reflect this population's unique needs and concerns from the prenatal through postpartum periods.
1970年至1994年间，美国高阶多胞胎分娩数量翻了两番。选择母乳喂养高阶多胞胎的女性数量也有所增加。在本报告中，一位四胞胎母亲指出了她认为对母乳喂养有积极或消极影响的因素及干预措施。母亲的动机以及她个人母乳喂养四胞胎的方式可能是影响母乳喂养结果的关键因素，比如在这个案例中，其中一个四胞胎在12个月时断奶，其余三个母乳喂养了2年半。随着对这一特定人群的讨论增多，泌乳顾问和其他健康专业人员将能够制定出反映该人群从产前到产后独特需求和关注点的母乳喂养护理计划。
