The Use of Galactogogues in the Breastfeeding Mother

Forinash, Alicia B.; Yancey, Abigail M.; Barnes, Kylie N.; Myles, Thomas D.

doi:10.1345/aph.1r167

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“…Despite the scarcity of clinical data on the actual increase of breast milk production, many women continue to use natural galactagogues (Forinash et al 2012;Zapantis et al 2012). Several researchers have surveyed galactagogues in different world regions, among them, Brückner (1996) in Europe, Dandotiya et al (2013) in India, Othman et al (2014) in Malaysia, Bnouham (2010) in Morocco, and Froemming (2006) and Bussman and Glen (2010) in Peru.…”

Section: Maternal Knowledge and Use Of Galactagogues In Andean Communmentioning

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Maternal Knowledge and Use of Galactagogues in Andean Communities of Cusco, Peru

Monteban

2017

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A commonly reported reason for early breastfeeding cessation is inadequate milk production. In response, women across the globe turn to galactagogues – substances used to increase the milk supply. Andean women have traditional knowledge about the medicinal and nutritional properties of plants and animals that are considered good to eat during breastfeeding. This research explores the maintenance and use of galactagogues, and specifically the use of the Andean flicker bird, within the wider framework of breastfeeding and nutrition policies in Peru. To elicit maternal knowledge and use of galactagogues, semi-structured and free-listing interviews were conducted with 33 mothers. Data analysis calculated the frequency and percentage of women reporting each type of galactagogue. In addition, thematic codes and relevant text passages were used in an iterative analytic process to document emerging themes. Identified galactagogues included five plants and six animals. Several galactagogues included protein-rich foods such as lamb meat and the Andean flicker bird. The use of protein-rich galactagogues as solid food is reinforced by public health messages. However, galactagogues in the research communities are usually consumed as soups or drinks, which are less rich in proteins than solid meals. The potential role of liquid galactagogues in the maintenance of appropriate hydration levels during breastfeeding in an environment where safe drinking water is scarce is a new contribution to the existing literature. The results are relevant to the design of maternal and child health policies that comply with intercultural health premises that value and respect the knowledge and practices of Andean Peoples.

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Maternal Knowledge and Use of Galactagogues in Andean Communities of Cusco, Peru

Monteban

2017

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“…It has been reported that mothers with insufficient milk to feed their infants may be able to benefit from the use of galactogogues (McInnes and Chambers, 2008;Osadchy et al, 2010). Galactagogues are used when pharmacological interventions are required (Forinash et al, 2012).Traditionally the plant Guiera senegalensis has been used as a herbal galactagogue in the Western parts of Africa and according to traditional practitioners the use of this plant to enhance milk production in both human and animal species cannot be overemphasized. Domperidone is a common synthetic drug that can be used when all efforts to achieve sufficient milk production for the infant have failed (Donovan and Buchanan, 2012).This and other commonly used galactogogues in women are associated with side effects such as dry mouth syndrome or hyposalivation, gastrointestinal disorders, cardiac arrhythmia, lethargy, sedation, extrapyramidal symptoms such as hypertension, tremor, , facial seborrhea, and hyperhidrosis, and even sudden death (Tabares et al,2014).…”

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Effect of Aqueous Extract of Guiera Senegalensis on Milk Production in Wistar Rats

Sani¹,

Oricha²,

.³

et al. 2017

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Key words:Guiera senegalensis, galactagogue, oxytocin, extract Milk production effect of Guiera senegalensisThe plant Guiera senegalensis is commonly used in improving lactation in the North Western part of Nigeria. Aqueous extract of the plant Guiera senegalensis known as 'Sabara' in Hausa language, was investigated for possible milk production effect in Wistar rats. Six groups of five lactating rats each were dosed. Group A was used as the negative control and Group F which received 0.1 IU of oxytocin was used as positive control. The other four groups (B, C, D, and E) received 50mg, 100mg, 200mg, and 400mg of the extract respectively. Group C showed the highest response with statistical significance at P<0.05 when compared to groups A, D, E, and the positive control (group F). Isolated tissue experiment using the Ugo Basile micro dynamometer showed that the extract was able to stimulate uterine contractions at a dose of 0.3 mg/ml, but no contractions were recorded at 0.6 mg/ml. There were no contractions seen when the extract was tested on intestinal tissue. Acetyl choline was used as a positive control in both the uterine and intestinal tissue. The effect of acetyl choline was compared to the effect of the extract on both tissues. The experiment showed that higher concentrations of the plant extract were not capable of inducing smooth muscle contractions. The lack of smooth muscle contractions at higher doses was similar to what was observed in the milk production activity that was related to pup weight gain. Thus, milk production did not increase significantly with higher doses. In conclusion, the water extract of Guiera senegalensis has a positive galactagogue effect.

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“…It may be synthetic, plant-derived,or endogenous. Synthetic galactagogues such as domperidone and metoclopramide interact with the dopamine system in such a way to increase the production of prolactin (Forinash, et al, 2012).…”

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“…Galactagogues may be considered when nonpharmacologic interventions are found to be insufficient (Amir et al, (2011;Forinash, et al, 2012).…”

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<b>Effect of <i>Hippocratea Obtusifolia</i> Extracts on Lactation Inducement</b>

Yau¹,

Idris²,

Mudi³

2014

Bayero J. Pure App. Sci.

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The crude extract of the leaves and stalk of Hippocratea obtusifolia (commonly known as gwadayi in Hausa) was sequentially extracted with petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate and methanol. The extracts were subjected to bioactivity testing against lactation inducement in 24 female guinea pigs. The experimental animals with average weight of 200g were randomly grouped into six; the first five groups A, B, C, D and E were force-fed with feeds mixed with a measured portion of the extract, while the last group was force-fed with food mixed with distilled water only serving as control. The chloroform extract was found to be the only active extract, and this confirms the use of Hippocratea obtusifolia in lactation inducement.

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The Use of Galactogogues in the Breastfeeding Mother

Cited by 94 publications

References 40 publications

Maternal Knowledge and Use of Galactagogues in Andean Communities of Cusco, Peru

Maternal Knowledge and Use of Galactagogues in Andean Communities of Cusco, Peru

Effect of Aqueous Extract of Guiera Senegalensis on Milk Production in Wistar Rats

<b>Effect of <i>Hippocratea Obtusifolia</i> Extracts on Lactation Inducement</b>

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