Breastfeeding in the Woman with a Compromised Nervous System

Abstract

An increasing number of women with physical limitations are choosing to conceive and are entering the health care system for the care of their pregnancies. These women are faced with the choice of how to feed the child. Although research specific to lactation and nervous system disorders could not be found, this paper reviews selected articles from the literature on three central nervous system disorders: spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, and stroke. Potential effects on breastfeeding are discussed.