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Current Recommendations for Breast-feeding in Cystic Fibrosis Centers
Elisabeth Luder, PhD;
Meyer Kattan, MD;
Gail Tanzer-Torres, MS;
Richard J. Bonforte, MD
Am J Dis Child. 1990;144(10):1153-1156.
Abstract
• In recent years, breast-feeding has been strongly recommended, and the decision to breast-feed is made by a large percentage of women before pregnancy. We performed a survey to determine the current recommendations given to mothers in cystic fibrosis (CF) centers. For mothers of infants with CF, 77% of centers recommend breast-feeding alone or with pancreatic enzyme supplements and/or hydrolyzed formula. For mothers with CF, the following responses were given: 11% recommend breast-feeding, 8% do not recommend it, 42% make the recommendation according to the health status of the mother, and 32% make the recommendation according to the personal wishes of the mother. The duration of breast-feeding for mothers of infants with CF was reported to be from 3 to 6 months by 43% of centers, whereas for mothers with CF, 41% of centers reported the duration to be less than 3 months. Several centers reported that their experiences were not always positive, thus indicating a need to establish criteria to predict and ensure a successful outcome.
(AJDC. 1990;144:1153-1156)
Author Affiliations
From the Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication February 5, 1990.
Reprint requests to Jack and Lucy Clark Department of Pediatrics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, One Gustave L. Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029-6574 (Dr Luder).
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