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Vol. 36. Issue 5.
(September - October 2026)
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Vol. 36. Issue 5.
(September - October 2026)
Nursing care

Midwife management of breastfeeding aversion response in a tandem breastfeeding context. Case report

Abordaje por la matrona de la respuesta de agitación a la lactancia materna en un contexto de lactancia en tándem. Caso clínico
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Ester Sierra-García
Enfermera Especialista en Ginecología y Obstetricia (Matrona), Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe, 46026 València, Spain
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Breastfeeding aversion response (BAR) is a little-recognized phenomenon characterised by a sudden compulsion to remove the infant, accompanied by abrupt physical and emotional discomfort during feeding, particularly in prolonged and tandem breastfeeding due to increased physical and sensory demands. This case report describes a mother who developed BAR while tandem nursing in a context of high emotional load, fragmented sleep, and limited support. The midwife, through a series of visits, identified the triggering factors, which were related to exhaustion, overload, accumulated stress, and an increase in night-time feedings. The professional intervention included education about the phenomenon, emotional validation, promotion of self-care, and sensory- and relationship-based coping strategies, along with adjustments to the tandem breastfeeding routine and a respectful weaning process for the older child. Follow-up showed significant improvements: reduced distress, decision-making aligned with maternal values, and recovery of a positive breastfeeding experience with the younger child. The gradual weaning was successfully completed without compromising the mother-child bond. This case highlights BAR, emphasizes the importance of empathetic and multidimensional support, and underscores the need for further research to optimise its clinical management.

Keywords:
Breastfeeding aversion response
Breastfeeding
Mother-child relations
Case reports
Nursing care
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La respuesta de agitación a la lactancia materna (RALM) es un fenómeno poco reconocido que provoca la compulsión de retirar al bebé, asociado a malestar físico y emocional súbito durante la toma, especialmente en lactancias prologadas y en tándem, por la mayor demanda física y sensorial. Este caso clínico describe a una madre que desarrolla RALM al realizar lactancia en tándem, en un contexto de carga emocional elevada, sueño fragmentado y apoyo limitado. La matrona, a través de las visitas, identificó los factores desencadenantes, relacionados con agotamiento, sobrecarga, estrés acumulado y un incremento de las tomas nocturnas. La intervención profesional incluyó educación sobre el fenómeno, validación emocional, promoción del autocuidado y estrategias de afrontamiento sensorial y relacional, junto con ajustes en la dinámica de lactancia en tándem y un destete respetuoso de la hija mayor. El seguimiento mostró mejoras significativas: disminución de la angustia, decisiones coherentes con los valores maternos y recuperación de una lactancia positiva con la hija menor. El destete progresivo se consolidó sin afectar el vínculo materno-filial. Este caso visibiliza la RALM, subraya la importancia del acompañamiento empático y multidimensional y evidencia la necesidad de investigación adicional para optimizar su manejo clínico.

Palabras clave:
Respuesta de agitación a la lactancia materna
Lactancia materna
Relaciones madre-hijo
Caso clínico
Cuidados de enfermería

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