Mothers in Need of Lactation Support May Benefit from Early Postnatal Galactagogue Administration: Experience from a Single Center
Background: Galactagogues are substances that promote lactation, although data on their effects on humans remain limited. We investigated the efficacy of Silitidil to increase milk supply and duration of breastfeeding of a specific subgroup of mothers in need of lactation support. Methods: 161 mothe...
Main Authors: | Eleni Karapati, Alma Sulaj, Adamantia Krepi, Abraham Pouliakis, Nicoletta Iacovidou, Stella Paliatsiou, Rozeta Sokou, Paraskevi Volaki, Theodora Boutsikou, Zoi Iliodromiti |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/1/140 |
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