The Effect of Magnesium Sulfate in the Treatment of Maternal Postpartum Hypertension on Breastfeeding: An Integrative Review

Postpartum magnesium sulfate administration is associated with delays in lactation initiation, missing the evidence-based critical window for frequent early milk removal. However, studies in this review rarely examine maternal side effects or feeding frequency in detail. Future research should use standardized definitions, document both frequency and mode of milk removal, evaluate objective measures of SA, evaluate maternal experience, and hospital policies.