A review of herbal and pharmaceutical galactagogues for breast-feeding
AN Bazzano, R Hofer, S Thibeau, V Gillispie… - Ochsner …, 2016 - ochsnerjournal.org
Background: Therapeutic approaches to addressing insufficient lactation are available but
remain poorly understood. Current trends in maternal health, such as increasing rates of …
remain poorly understood. Current trends in maternal health, such as increasing rates of …
Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in mothers of non‐hospitalised term infants
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 …
insufficient milk is frequently cited as the reason for supplementation and early termination of …
[HTML][HTML] Use and experiences of galactagogues while breastfeeding among Australian women
GM McBride, R Stevenson, G Zizzo, AR Rumbold… - PLoS …, 2021 - journals.plos.org
Background Galactagogues are substances thought to increase breast milk production,
however evidence to support their efficacy and safety remain limited. We undertook a survey …
however evidence to support their efficacy and safety remain limited. We undertook a survey …
[HTML][HTML] Complementary medicine products used in pregnancy and lactation and an examination of the information sources accessed pertaining to maternal health …
Background The prevalence of complementary medicine use in pregnancy and lactation has
been increasingly noted internationally. This systematic review aimed to determine the …
been increasingly noted internationally. This systematic review aimed to determine the …
[HTML][HTML] The use, perceived effectiveness and safety of herbal galactagogues during breastfeeding: a qualitative study
The World Health Organization recommends breastfeeding as the normal infant feeding
method and that infants being breastfed should be regarded as the control group or norm …
method and that infants being breastfed should be regarded as the control group or norm …
“Am I doing this wrong?” Breastfeeding mothers' use of an online forum
CN Lebron, SM St. George… - Maternal & child …, 2020 - Wiley Online Library
As mothers seek out information around breastfeeding, many are turning to online message
boards, listservs, or social media for advice. Babycenter. com, a parenting website with …
boards, listservs, or social media for advice. Babycenter. com, a parenting website with …
Maternal experiences with and sources of information on galactagogues to support lactation: a cross-sectional study
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 …
mothers in the US has raised the issue of how best to provide support and information on the …
[HTML][HTML] Factors influencing women's decision-making regarding complementary medicine product use in pregnancy and lactation
Background The prevalence of complementary medicine product (CMP) use by pregnant or
breastfeeding Australian mothers is high, however, there is limited data on factors …
breastfeeding Australian mothers is high, however, there is limited data on factors …
[HTML][HTML] Herbal medicine use during breastfeeding: a cross-sectional study among mothers visiting public health facilities in the Western area of Sierra Leone
Background The use of medications, including herbal medicines during breastfeeding is
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …
always a concern among women. Currently, there is no published evidence on whether …
[HTML][HTML] The risk-risk trade-offs: understanding factors that influence women's decision to use substances to boost breast milk supply
Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications thought to support or increase breast milk
supply. The use of galactagogues during lactation is becoming increasingly common …
supply. The use of galactagogues during lactation is becoming increasingly common …