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Fenugreek improves breast milk production in mothers and increases the weight gain of newborns during their first week of life.
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Midwifery Complementary Treatment with The Application of Oxytocin Massage Using Lavender Aromatherapy Oil on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers
2022 Nov 30 Babali Nursing Research Widiastuti NMR, Arini KN, Yuniati MG
Randomised Controlled Trial OxytocinOxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil can significantly boost breast milk production in postpartum mothers.
The Effects of Date Fruit Consumption on Breast Milk Quantity and Nutritional Status of Infants
2021 Nov 01 Breastfeeding Medicine Modepeng T, Pavadhgul P, Bumrungpert A, Kitipichai W
Randomised Controlled Trial Breastfeeding Date Fruit GalactagoguesDate fruit consumption appears to be useful for promoting and increasing breast milk quantity in breastfeeding mothers. Date fruits may be an alternative galactagogue.
Effects of Dietary Modified Bazhen on Reproductive Performance, Immunity, Breast Milk Microbes, and Metabolome Characterization of Sows
2021 Nov 15 Frontiers in Microbiology Jian Geng, Weicheng Jin, Jingyou Hao, Mohan Huo, Yuefeng Zhang, Chunmei Xie, et al.
Metabolic pathways, protein digestion and absorption, and biosynthesis of amino acids were enriched in the colostrum and transitional milk. Our findings provide new insights into the beneficial effects of MBP, highlighted by the changes to the microbiota and metabolomic profile of breast milk from sows fed with an MBP-supplemented diet. Thus, MBP should be considered as a potential dietary supplement for lactating sows in pork production.
Animal Study Breastfeeding Ba Zhen Tang
The Effect of Acupressure, Acupuncture and Massage Techniques on the Symptoms of Breast Engorgement and Increased Breast Milk Volume in Lactating Mothers: A Systematic Review
2021 Feb International Journal of Pediatrics Hajian, H., Soltani, M., Seyd Mohammadkhani, M., et al.
Systematic Review Breast EngorgementEffect of fenugreek on breast milk production and weight gain among Infants in the first week of life
2020 Sep Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Ravi R, Joseph J
Randomised Controlled Trial Fenugreek Breastfeeding Breast MilkFenugreek improves breast milk production in mothers and increases the weight gain of newborns during their first week of life.
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Oxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil can significantly boost breast milk production in postpartum mothers.
2022 Babali Nursing Research Midwifery Complementary Treatment with The Application of Oxytocin Massage Using Lavender Aromatherapy Oil on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers Widiastuti NMR, Arini KN, Yuniati MG
Randomised Controlled Trial Oxytocin
In this study, a quasi-experimental design was employed which involved pre-testing and post-testing with a control group. The participant mothers were divided into two groups. The intervention group received oxytocin massages using lavender aromatherapy oil, beginning on the second postpartum day. Contrarily, the control group got breastfeeding assistance without the massage intervention. In both groups, breast milk production was evaluated on the sixth day through the usage of a breast pump.
The collected results indicated a notable effect of oxytocin massage with the application of lavender aromatherapy oil on maternal milk production. It was hence surmised that this combined approach could effectively enhance breast milk production in women after giving birth.
Date fruit consumption appears to be useful for promoting and increasing breast milk quantity in breastfeeding mothers. Date fruits may be an alternative galactagogue.
2021 Breastfeeding Medicine The Effects of Date Fruit Consumption on Breast Milk Quantity and Nutritional Status of Infants Modepeng T, Pavadhgul P, Bumrungpert A, Kitipichai W
Randomised Controlled Trial Breastfeeding Date Fruit Galactagogues
Breastfeeding mothers who received 10 date fruits/day had an 11% increase in breast milk quantity from baseline to week 2, and a 23% increase from baseline to week 4, (both p < 0.05). The breast milk quantity of the breastfeeding mothers who received date fruits was significantly higher than that of the control group (p < 0.05). However, there were no differences in infant nutritional status.
Fenugreek improves breast milk production in mothers and increases the weight gain of newborns during their first week of life.
2020 Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Effect of fenugreek on breast milk production and weight gain among Infants in the first week of life Ravi R, Joseph J
Randomised Controlled Trial Breastfeeding Fenugreek
The study was an experimental design carried out in two groups, a control and an experimental group, at a maternity centre in Bangalore. A total of sixty postnatal mothers were selected and split evenly between the two groups. For the experimental group, 7.5 grams of fenugreek was steeped overnight; this resulting fenugreek water was then given to these participants once in the morning for one week. The study then assessed and compared the frequency of urination and weight of the infants between the two groups at different points: on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days.
There was identifiable improvement in indicators of sufficient breast milk in the group that consumed the fenugreek compared to the control group. The influence of fenugreek on breast milk was identifiable through increased frequency of urination and weight gain in infants in their first week.
The effectiveness of galactagogues in enhancing breast milk production has limited evidence.
2020 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in mothers of non‐hospitalised term infants Foong SC, Tan ML, Foong WC, Marasco LA, Ho JJ, Ong JH
Systematic Review
The effectiveness of oral galactagogues for enhancing milk production in non-hospitalized breastfeeding mother-infant pairs was assessed through a review of 41 randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The trials included 3005 mothers and 3006 infants across various countries. The certainty of evidence was generally low due to biases, heterogeneity, and imprecise measurements. Pharmacological galactagogues like domperidone and metoclopramide showed potential for increasing milk volume, though evidence was limited. Natural galactagogues, such as fenugreek and moringa, demonstrated potential benefits for infant weight and milk volume, but substantial heterogeneity necessitates cautious interpretation. More high-quality RCTs are urgently needed to establish galactagogue efficacy and safety.
Consumption of fenugreek significantly increased amount of the produced breast milk versus placebo.
2017 Phytotherapy Research Effectiveness of fenugreek as a galactagogue: A network meta-analysis Khan TM, Wu DB, Dolzhenko AV
Systematic Review
The pairwise comparison revealed that fenugreek was effective as a galactagogue compared to placebo, control, and reference groups. However, the effect of fenugreek was substantially inferior to Coleus amboinicus Lour and palm date. The NMA using pairwise comparison demonstrated the effect of C. amboinicus and palm date in the stimulation of the breast milk production was comparable and superior to all comparators.
Review Articles
Review articles summarise and critically evaluate the current state of research on a specific topic or field by synthesising multiple primary research studies.
The Effect of Acupressure, Acupuncture and Massage Techniques on the Symptoms of Breast Engorgement and Increased Breast Milk Volume in Lactating Mothers: A Systematic Review
2021 Feb International Journal of Pediatrics Hajian, H., Soltani, M., Seyd Mohammadkhani, M., et al.
Systematic Review Breast EngorgementLink cannot be load —Rachael L 30 May 2022
This review included RCTs, non RCTs or retrospective clinical studies. —Ve-Vinn L 15 Oct 2021
Oral galactagogues (natural therapies or drugs) for increasing breast milk production in mothers of non‐hospitalised term infants
2020 May 18 Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews Foong SC, Tan ML, Foong WC, Marasco LA, Ho JJ, Ong JH
Systematic ReviewThe effectiveness of galactagogues in enhancing breast milk production has limited evidence.
Effectiveness of fenugreek as a galactagogue: A network meta-analysis
2017 Nov 30 Phytotherapy Research Khan TM, Wu DB, Dolzhenko AV
Systematic Review Meta-AnalysisConsumption of fenugreek significantly increased amount of the produced breast milk versus placebo.
Clinical Trials
Clinical trials are research studies that involve people and are conducted to evaluate the safety and efficacy of new treatments or interventions, such as drugs, medical devices, or behavioural therapies.
Midwifery Complementary Treatment with The Application of Oxytocin Massage Using Lavender Aromatherapy Oil on Breast Milk Production in Postpartum Mothers
2022 Nov 30 Babali Nursing Research Widiastuti NMR, Arini KN, Yuniati MG
Randomised Controlled Trial OxytocinOxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil can significantly boost breast milk production in postpartum mothers.
The Effects of Date Fruit Consumption on Breast Milk Quantity and Nutritional Status of Infants
2021 Nov 01 Breastfeeding Medicine Modepeng T, Pavadhgul P, Bumrungpert A, Kitipichai W
Randomised Controlled Trial Breastfeeding Date Fruit GalactagoguesDate fruit consumption appears to be useful for promoting and increasing breast milk quantity in breastfeeding mothers. Date fruits may be an alternative galactagogue.
Effect of fenugreek on breast milk production and weight gain among Infants in the first week of life
2020 Sep Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health Ravi R, Joseph J
Randomised Controlled Trial Fenugreek Breastfeeding Breast MilkFenugreek improves breast milk production in mothers and increases the weight gain of newborns during their first week of life.
Acupoint-tuina therapy promotes lactation in postpartum women with insufficient milk production who underwent caesarean sections
2019 Aug Medicine Lu P, Ye ZQ, Qiu J, Wang XY, Zheng JJ
During the early postpartum days, Tuina therapy increases the milk production and promotes other physiological changes supporting lactation for postpartum women with C-section delivery and insufficient breast milk production. The novel intervention is warranted for further investigation and validation.
Randomised Controlled Trial Meridian MassageThe Effect of Herbal Tea Containing Fennel Seed on Breast Milk Sufficiency Signs and Growth Parameters of Iranian Infants
2014 Nov 24 Shiraz E-Medical Journal Ghasemi V, Kheirkhah M, Neisani Samani L, Vahedi M
This study showcased fennel tea improved breast milk sufficiency signs.
Randomised Controlled Trial Fennel SeedPresentation Slides
Oxytocin massage using lavender aromatherapy oil can significantly boost breast milk production in postpartum mothers.
Date fruit consumption appears to be useful for promoting and increasing breast milk quantity in breastfeeding mothers. Date fruits may be an alternative galactagogue.
Fenugreek improves breast milk production in mothers and increases the weight gain of newborns during their first week of life.
The effectiveness of galactagogues in enhancing breast milk production has limited evidence.
Consumption of fenugreek significantly increased amount of the produced breast milk versus placebo.
Consumption of fenugreek herbal tea and palm dates appears useful in enhancing breast milk production during the initial postpartum period.
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Link cannot be load —Rachael L 30 May 2022
This review included RCTs, non RCTs or retrospective clinical studies. —Ve-Vinn L 15 Oct 2021