Decrease lactation seen in :: (A) Maternal anxiety, (B) Breast abscess, (C) Cracked nipple, (D) All
Answer is D. All a,b and c Maternal anxiety; Cracked nipple; Breast abscess; and Bromocriptine therapy Causes of Inadequate milk production (lactation failure) Infrequent suckling. Depression or anxiety state in puerperium Reluctance or apprehension to nursing. Poor development of nipples/retracted nipple. Painful breast lesion viz cracked nipple/ breast abscess. Endogenous suppression of prolactin. Prolactin inhibition (ergot preparation, diuretics, pyridoxine, bromocriptine).