[HTML][HTML] Lactational amenorrhea: neuroendocrine pathways controlling fertility and bone turnover

A Calik-Ksepka, M Stradczuk, K Czarnecka… - International journal of …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Lactation is a physiological state of hyperprolactinemia and associated amenorrhea.
Despite the fact that exact mechanisms standing behind the hypothalamus–pituitary–ovarian …

[HTML][HTML] Use of galactagogues to increase milk production among breastfeeding mothers in the United States: a descriptive study

RA Ryan, AD Hepworth, A Lyndon… - Journal of the Academy of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Perceived insufficient milk is a primary reason for early breastfeeding cessation.
Some breastfeeding mothers may use galactagogues (ie, foods, beverages, herbal …

Efficacy and safety of acupuncture for postpartum hypogalactia: protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis

QN Bao, YF Zhou, ZH Yin, Q Bi, HB Zhao, ZY Zhang… - BMJ open, 2023 - bmjopen.bmj.com
Introduction Breast milk is recognised as the best natural food for neonates, but many
women experience postpartum hypogalactia (PH). Randomised trials have found that …

[HTML][HTML] Women's experiences with using domperidone as a galactagogue to increase breast milk supply: an Australian cross-sectional survey

GM McBride, R Stevenson, G Zizzo… - International …, 2023 - Springer
Background Domperidone is one of the most commonly utilised pharmacological
galactagogues, with evidence of increasing use in clinical practice. However, the use of …

[HTML][HTML] Lactogenic effect of Polyscias scutellaria extract to maintain postpartum prolactin and oxytocin in lactating rats

B Budiono, SB Pertami, SN Arifah… - Journal of Ayurveda and …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Hypogalactia remains a challenge for mother to complete exclusive
breastfeeding. Shield aralia (Polysicias scutellaria) has been used by Indonesian society to …

Natural galactagogues in Nigeria and the US: Mechanisms, efficacy, and safety

DA Soyombo - International Medical Science Research Journal, 2024 - fepbl.com
Natural galactagogues are substances that are believed to promote lactation by increasing
milk production in breastfeeding mothers. This review examines the use, scientific evidence …

[HTML][HTML] Effectiveness of lactation cookies on human milk production rates: a randomized controlled trial

AM Palacios, MI Cardel, E Parker, S Dickinson… - The American Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Abstract Background Expensive lactation cookies (LCs) are marketed as milk boosters;
however, their effectiveness remains unknown. Objectives The objective of this study was to …

[HTML][HTML] Advancing breastfeeding promotion: leveraging integrative natural galactagogues and unveiling their potential roles—Insights from a 19-year Taiwan …

CC Liao, CH Chien, TJ Hsu, JM Li - Frontiers in Nutrition, 2024 - frontiersin.org
Background Lactation insufficiency is a prevalent challenge for nursing mothers globally.
There is a growing interest in the use of herbal galactagogues for enhancing lactation, but …

[HTML][HTML] “Fear of stopping” vs “wanting to get off the medication”: exploring women's experiences of using domperidone as a galactagogue - a qualitative study

G Zizzo, AR Rumbold, LE Grzeskowiak - International Breastfeeding …, 2021 - Springer
Background Domperidone is the most frequently prescribed medicine used to increase
breast milk supply. There is considerable controversy surrounding the use of domperidone …

[HTML][HTML] A qualitative study of breastfeeding experiences among mothers who used galactagogues to increase their milk supply

RA Ryan, AD Hepworth, JD Bihuniak… - Journal of Nutrition …, 2024 - Elsevier
Objective To qualitatively describe breastfeeding experiences among mothers who used
galactagogues to increase their milk supply. Design One-time, semistructured phone …