Human milk, either mother's own milk or donor human milk, is recommended as the primary
source of nutrition for very preterm infants. Initiatives should be in place in neonatal units to …

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 …

Historically, herbs and foods have been used as galactogogues by breastfeeding women to
maintain and increase milk supply. Commonly used herbs and foods used as …

Nutrition support of the premature infant must be designed to compensate for metabolic and
gastrointestinal immaturity, immunologic compromise, and associated medical conditions …

Aims: To investigate the efficacy of a galactagogue, containing silymarin-phosphatidylserine
(SILITIDIL) and galega consumed in the first month after delivery by mothers of preterm …

Results: Fifty mothers were included in each group. General characteristics of mothers and
pregnancies were similar. Milk production was significantly greater in the GG at the 7th day …

Information is emerging now that supports the use of human milk for low-birthweight (LBW)
infants. The nutritional benefits, in terms of protein digestion, amino and fatty acid patterns …

Nutrition support of the premature infant must be designed to compensate for metabolic and
gastrointestinal immaturity, immunologic insufficiency, and the demands of associated …

A central goal of the Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine is the development of clinical
protocols for managing common medical problems that may impact breastfeeding success …

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends breastfeeding throughout the first year
after birth for the full-term neonate and acknowledges the benefits of human milk in the …