Oxytocin nasal spray - 08/2009

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Oxytocin nasal spray

Abstract

This handout is Section 9 of the manual "Breastfeeding Your Preterm Baby." It gives information about oxytocin, the hormone released during breastfeeding, and explains how to use oxtocin nasal spray to help milk let-down when breasts are engorged and do not respond to nursing, massage, warmth, or pumping.

Author

Lactation Services/Maternity and Infant Center

Publisher

University of Washington Medical Center

Date Published (original date)

2009

Revision Date

08/2009

Print Abstract

General Subject

Pregnancy, Childbirth, & Infant Care

Specific Subject/Keyword

Breast Engorgement

Breastfeeding

Hormones

Preterm Births

Languages

English

Record ID

3614