Responding to the increased popularity of herbal medicines and other forms of
complementary or alternative medicine world-wide, this reference reviews and evaluates …

The popularity of natural medicine is growing worldwide. Unlike conventional licensed
medicines, herbal medicine practices are usually not supported by effectiveness, efficacy, or …

About 80% of the consumers worldwide use herbal medicine (HMs) or other natural
products. The percentage may vary significantly (7%–55%) among pregnant women …

BACKGROUND: the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has become
increasingly prevalent in industrialised countries, with women being the most prolific users …

Background Many women express concern about their ability to produce enough milk, and
insufficient milk is frequently cited as the reason for supplementation and early termination of …

Ethnopharmacological relevance This is an extensive review of plants used traditionally for
women's healthcare in Southeast Asia and surrounding countries. Medicinal plants have a …

Background Pregnant women have been identified as high users of complementary and
alternative medicine (CAM). However, no research to date has provided a detailed analysis …

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 …

Background Main concerns for lactating women about medications include the safety of their
breastfed infants and the potential effects of medication on quantity and quality of breast …

OBJECTIVES: To report the frequency of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM)
use by a population of pregnant women in the UK. DESIGN: Four postal self-completion …