Background: Therapeutic approaches to addressing insufficient lactation are available but
remain poorly understood. Current trends in maternal health, such as increasing rates of …

Background Perceived insufficient milk is a primary reason for early breastfeeding cessation.
Some breastfeeding mothers may use galactagogues (ie, foods, beverages, herbal …

Use of plant and drug products to enhance lactation is widespread, and numerous papers
have been published in the medical literature claiming efficacy for various products. This …

An increase in the marketing and use of herbal galactagogues among breastfeeding
mothers in the US has raised the issue of how best to provide support and information on the …

Poor breast milk production is the most frequent cause of breast-feeding failure. This quite
common clinical problem is frequently addressed by physicians by prescribing …

Background Galactagogues are substances thought to increase breast milk production,
however evidence to support their efficacy and safety remain limited. We undertook a survey …

Herbs have a long history of use in all cultures to stimulate milk production both in women
and in dairy animals. It is estimated that about 15% of breastfeeding women in the United …

Exclusive breastfeeding has been linked to many positive health outcomes, yet its
widespread adoption as the primary mode of providing nutrition to infants remains …

Objective: To review data regarding the efficacy of galactogogues available in the US to
increase breast milk production in postpartum mothers. Data Sources: Literature was sought …

Inadequate breast milk supply is a frequently reported reason for early discontinuation of
breastfeeding and represents a critical opportunity for intervening to improve breastfeeding …