The Effect of Metoclopramide on Prolactin Levels in Breastfeeding Mothers: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is beneficial to not only infants, but also mothers. Since prolactin stimulates milk production, increasing its levels through dopamine antagonists, such as metoclopramide, may enhance milk production. However, the efficacy of this method should be further studied...

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Main Authors: Shirin Osouli, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Robabe Seyedi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mashhad University of Medical Sciences 2017-10-01
Series:International Journal of Pediatrics
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Online Access:http://ijp.mums.ac.ir/article_9033_8822c8fe2fc703299542bd9daf6b1d68.pdf