Development of a milk supply is a complex process that is not always understood by women
who are breastfeeding. Galactagogues are substances commonly used by breastfeeding …

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 …

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

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

Women often face challenges in their efforts to breast-feed their infants. One of these
challenges may be a real or perceived insufficient milk supply. Presented here are some …

Nowadays, people are becoming more and more conscious of the link between nutrition,
diet, and health. This bond is established from birth. In addition to being thought of as the …

Background Exclusive breastfeeding for infants up to 6 months is widely recommended, yet
breastfeeding rates are relatively low in the US. The most common reason women stop …

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 …

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 …

Objective To qualitatively describe breastfeeding experiences among mothers who used
galactagogues to increase their milk supply. Design One-time, semistructured phone …