Galactagogue

Quick meaning: Galactagogue is a noun meaning A substance that induces lactation.

Meaning

A substance that induces lactation.

Example Sentences

It is estimated that at least 15% of breastfeeding women use herbal galactagogues at some point (The National Children′s Study, 2003).

Galactagogues are agents that promote milk production, such as drugs, herbs, or foods.[…]Domperidone, though not commercially available in the United States, is used as a galactagogue in other countries.

The safety of dopamine antagonists has not been adequately studied when used as galactagogues, but all have potential safety concerns for mothers, infants, or both. Fenugreek is an herbal product that is frequently used as a galactagogue, although no scientific evidence exists on its use for this purpose.

Word Forms

• galactagogues

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include lactagogue, antigalactagogue, microlactin, lactifuge, cholagog, secretagogue.

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