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 …

Poor production of breast milk is the most frequent cause of breast lactation failure. Often,
physician prescribe medications or other substances to solve this problem. The use of …

Galactogogues are medications that aid in initiating and maintaining adequate milk
production. Most exert their pharmacologic effects through interactions with dopamine …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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