Effect of ergot alkaloid derivatives on milk secretion in the immediate postpartum period

Jolivet, A.; Robyn, C.; Huraux-Rendu, C.; Gautray, J.P.

Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction 7(1): 129-134

1978


ISSN/ISBN: 0368-2315
PMID: 641312
Document Number: 136588
30 women received an intramuscular injection of methylergometrine maleate 0.2 mg immediately after delivery then oral ergotamine tartrate 1 mg 3X daily for 6 days. 28 control women received no treatment. There was no significant treatment effect on milk intake or wt. gain by the infants during the 1st 6 days post partum.

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