Satisfaction of Patients With the Chosen Method of Inhibition of Lactation

Satisfaction of Patients With the Chosen Method of Inhibition of Lactation: With the Use of Drugs Lowering the Level of Prolactin or Without the Use of Pharmacological Agents in Postnatal Period, Taking Into Account Individual Conditions

The aim of the study is to improve the standard of care in case of the inhibition of lactation.

The participant qualified for the study will answer the questions contained in the survey. The patient will have her breast palpated and then will be instructed on the possible options for the inhibition of lactation. The participant, who decides to inhibit lactation with medications, will be consulted by a doctor.

Each patient will receive information of the possible ways to relieve the symptoms of overfilled breast and be able to contact with lactation consultant. The participant will also receive a card to assess the severity of symptoms in the following days. The investigators will call the patient between the third and fifth day by phone.

Once again, after 2 weeks from the beginning of the inhibition of lactation in order to ask questions contained in the survey (the course of the process, problems that occurred and the level of satisfaction with the chosen method).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Mother during the period of six weeks after childbirth
• Decision to inhibit lactation
• Patient's age at the time of enrollment (at least 18 years old)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Less than 18 years of age
• Lack of patient's consent
• To the pharmacotherapy group- contraindications for the use of the medication