How to Wean: A Case Report of Abrupt Weaning and Acute Dystonia
Yıl 2024,
, 317 - 319, 24.09.2024
Şeyma Karatekin
,
Kevser Bacacı
,
Ebru Senol
Öz
World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, followed by continued breastfeeding with complementary foods until 2 years of age or beyond. Despite these recommendations, there is limited research on the timing and methods of breastfeeding cessation, with abrupt weaning potentially causing unforeseen consequences.
This report describes a case involving a 33-month-old girl who experienced acute dystonic reaction following the abrupt cessation of breastfeeding. It was learned that medication containing chlorpheniramine was given to the child to alleviate the uneasiness that developed due to abrupt cessation of breastfeeding. Patient’s symptoms were consistent with an acute dystonic reaction due to medication side effects, which improved with successful medical intervention.
Breastfeeding initiation, continuation, and cessation influence the mental and physical health of the mother-baby pair. Abrupt weaning can pose challenges. While there are no strict guidelines for weaning, gradual weaning is generally considered a more comfortable approach for both mother and baby.
To safeguard the well-being of the mother-baby pair, healthcare professionals should inform mothers about the discontinuation of breastfeeding and support a gradual weaning process. The presented case highlights the importance of careful consideration and professional guidance during the weaning process to prevent adverse outcomes.
Etik Beyan
Informed voluntary consent was obtained from the patient's relative.
Destekleyen Kurum
No funding.
Kaynakça
- World Health Organization. Breastfeeding, Recommendations. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_2. [Access date:16/02/2024].
- Meek JY, Noble L, Section on Breastfeeding . Policy statement: Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Pediatrics 2022;150:e2022057988.
- World Health Organization. National Implementation of the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. Geneva, 2017.
- Özdemir K, Erdal YS. Determination of weaning age by Sr/Ca ratios in the Early Bronze Age İkiztepe population. Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi 2009;51:128-40.
- Oflu A. Weaning practices of Turkish mothers: a mixed-model research. Breastfeed Med 2020;15:109-13.
- Senol E, Ercan A, Karatekin S. Weaning Reasons, Practices and Total Duration of Breastfeeding in Physician Mothers. Nam Kem Med J 2023;11:133-8.
- Berksoy EA, Yılmaz U, Celik T, Korkmaz HA, Özdemir R, Soylu OB. Medication related dystonic reactions especially in children on risperidone: a description of eleven cases and review of the literature. Med J Bakirkoy 2016;12:64-9.
- Canadian Paediatric Society. Weaning Your Child from Breastfeeding. 2018. Available from: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/weaning_breastfeeding. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- National Health Service (NHS). How to stop breastfeeding. 2023. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/how-to-stop/. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- Australian Breastfeeding Association. Weaning your toddler or child. updated May 2022. Available from: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/weaning-your-toddler-or-child. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 2018. 2019. Available from: https://www.openaccess.hacettepe.edu.tr/xmlui/handle/11655/23345. [Access date: 16/02/2024]
Emzirmeyi Sonlandırma Nasıl Olmalı: Ani Sütten Kesme ve Akut Distoni Olgu Sunumu
Yıl 2024,
, 317 - 319, 24.09.2024
Şeyma Karatekin
,
Kevser Bacacı
,
Ebru Senol
Öz
Dünya Sağlık Örgütü (DSÖ), ilk 6 ay boyunca yalnızca anne sütüyle beslenmeyi, ardından 2 yaş veya sonrasına kadar tamamlayıcı besinlerle birlikte emzirmeye devam edilmesini önermektedir. Bu önerilere rağmen, emzirmeyi bırakmanın zamanlaması ve yöntemleri konusunda sınırlı araştırma bulunmaktadır ve emzirmeyi aniden kesmenin öngörülemeyen sonuçlara yol açma potansiyeli vardır.
Bu raporda, akut distonik reaksiyon gelişen 33 aylık bir kız çocuğunu içeren bir olgu anlatılmaktadır. Emzirmenin aniden kesilmesi nedeniyle çocukta gelişen huzursuzluğu hafifletmek için klorfeniramin içeren ilaç verildiği öğrenildi. Hastanın semptomları ilaç yan etkilerine bağlı gelişen akut distonik reaksiyonla uyumluydu ve başarılı tıbbi müdahale ile düzeldi.
Emzirmenin başlatılması, sürdürülmesi ve durdurulması anne-bebek çiftinin ruhsal ve fiziksel sağlığını etkilemektedir. Emzirmenin aniden sonlandırılması hem anne hem bebek için zorluklar yaratabilir. Emzirmenin sonlandırılmasına yönelik kesin kurallar bulunmamakla birlikte, kademeli olarak sütten kesmenin genellikle hem anne hem de bebek için daha iyi bir yaklaşım olduğu düşünülmektedir.
Anne-bebek çiftinin refahını korumak için sağlık profesyonelleri anneleri emzirmenin sonlandırılması konusunda bilgilendirmeli ve kademeli sütten kesme sürecini desteklemelidir. Sunulan vaka, olumsuz sonuçları önlemek için sütten kesme sürecinde dikkatli değerlendirmenin ve profesyonel rehberliğin önemini vurgulamaktadır.
Kaynakça
- World Health Organization. Breastfeeding, Recommendations. Available from: https://www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding#tab=tab_2. [Access date:16/02/2024].
- Meek JY, Noble L, Section on Breastfeeding . Policy statement: Breastfeeding and the use of human milk. Pediatrics 2022;150:e2022057988.
- World Health Organization. National Implementation of the Baby-friendly Hospital Initiative, Licence: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO. Geneva, 2017.
- Özdemir K, Erdal YS. Determination of weaning age by Sr/Ca ratios in the Early Bronze Age İkiztepe population. Cocuk Sagligi ve Hastaliklari Dergisi 2009;51:128-40.
- Oflu A. Weaning practices of Turkish mothers: a mixed-model research. Breastfeed Med 2020;15:109-13.
- Senol E, Ercan A, Karatekin S. Weaning Reasons, Practices and Total Duration of Breastfeeding in Physician Mothers. Nam Kem Med J 2023;11:133-8.
- Berksoy EA, Yılmaz U, Celik T, Korkmaz HA, Özdemir R, Soylu OB. Medication related dystonic reactions especially in children on risperidone: a description of eleven cases and review of the literature. Med J Bakirkoy 2016;12:64-9.
- Canadian Paediatric Society. Weaning Your Child from Breastfeeding. 2018. Available from: https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/pregnancy-and-babies/weaning_breastfeeding. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- National Health Service (NHS). How to stop breastfeeding. 2023. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/baby/breastfeeding-and-bottle-feeding/breastfeeding/how-to-stop/. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- Australian Breastfeeding Association. Weaning your toddler or child. updated May 2022. Available from: https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/resources/weaning-your-toddler-or-child. [Access date: 16/02/2024].
- Hacettepe University Institute of Population Studies. Turkey Demographic and Health Survey 2018. 2019. Available from: https://www.openaccess.hacettepe.edu.tr/xmlui/handle/11655/23345. [Access date: 16/02/2024]