Galactagogue Use in Lactating Women With Low Milk Supply

Description

This study aims to determine whether a 20-day supplement with either Oat Mama Lactation Supplement, moringa, or shatavari has any impact on milk production through an increase in serum prolactin levels when compared to the placebo group. This data will be used to determine if clinical recommendations can be made for the use of the studied supplements in increasing milk supply.

Conditions

Breast Milk Expression

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Study overview

This study aims to determine whether a 20-day supplement with either Oat Mama Lactation Supplement, moringa, or shatavari has any impact on milk production through an increase in serum prolactin levels when compared to the placebo group. This data will be used to determine if clinical recommendations can be made for the use of the studied supplements in increasing milk supply.

Effect of Single Ingredient and Blend Galactagogue Supplements on Increasing Milk Supply in Lactating Women Experiencing Diagnosed or Perceived Low Milk Supply

Galactagogue Use in Lactating Women With Low Milk Supply

Condition
Breast Milk Expression
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Rock Hill

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States, 29733

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Be struggling with diagnosed or perceived low milk supply
  • * Be willing to consume a randomly assigned galactagogue or placebo supplement
  • * Be willing to provide a blood sample at each lactation consult (day 1, 10, 20)
  • * Be willing to provide 24-hour expressed milk volume either using pre- and post-feed weights, total pump output, or a combination of both on day 1, 10, and 20
  • * They have a history of breast reduction
  • * They have a history of utilizing in vitro fertilization
  • * They are not a biological female with mammary glands present for producing milk
  • * They have consumed galactagogues with the intention of increasing their milk supply during the current lactation cycle
  • * They are under age 18 or above age 39

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 40 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Collaborators and Investigators

Winthrop University,

Hope K Lima, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Winthrop University

Study Record Dates

2024-06-01