Galactogogues: Medications That Induce Lactation

Gabay, Michael

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“…Extrapyramidal side effects, such as tardive dyskinesia (ϳ1%), can occur and are more common in women and children. 4,5 Although the medical literature reports a low incidence of depression, the widely held belief among women seeking to induce lactation is that depression is a very significant and common side effect. Therefore, many women choose to seek other alternatives.…”

Section: Metoclopramidementioning

confidence: 99%

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Nursing the Adopted Infant

Bryant¹

2006

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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Background: Breastfeeding is commonly accepted as the preferred method of infant nutrition for various reasons, both nutritional and emotional. For some who have become parents by adoption, there is a strong desire to induce lactation for adoptive nursing.Methods: Information regarding adoptive nursing was initially obtained for the author's personal experience from searching the internet and speaking with other adoptive mothers. The medical literature was also searched through OVID/MEDLINE using pertinent terms, including induced lactation, adoptive nursing, domperidone, and metoclopramide. Both the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics have policy statements on breastfeeding that include assisting or encouraging adoptive mothers to induce lactation for adoptive nursing.1,2 That said, there is very little in the medical literature on how to help an adoptive mother in her endeavor to induce lactation. Probably, most physicians and adoptive parents are unaware of this potential opportunity. Many adoptive parents have little notice of placement dates or are adopting older infants who are less likely to want to nurse.Although undoubtedly a small trend, many women are attempting to nurse their adopted babies. Much of what information is available comes from various Internet sources and a few publications. Parents are able to access lactation protocols on the Internet and from other laypersons via Internet groups. These protocols involve using various methods from simply performing nipple stimulation to using multiple medicines and herbs to mimic the physiology necessary to produce milk. MethodsFor this article, the medical literature was reviewed in search of evidence to support currently popular recommendations for inducing lactation. The terms adoptive nursing, induced lactation, metoclopramide, domperidone, galactogogue, fenugreek, and blessed thistle were searched in the databases OVID/ MEDLINE, Micromedex, and Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database. Searches were limited to English language articles. Articles that had to do with medication effects on lactation, placebo-controlled trials or drug-drug comparisons, and reviews of induced lactation cases were reviewed. Articles that were referenced frequently by other sources were also reviewed. Also because of the attention given to domperidone by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), specific articles were searched using domperidone or metoclopramide and arrhythmia. There were no large studies and no randomized controlled trials. Most of the objective data were obtained from women already lactating.

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Section: Metoclopramidementioning

confidence: 99%

“…Long-term use is associated with hyperthyroidism. 4 Although written about in the literature, none of the currently popular protocols mention use of sulpiride, chlorpromazine, or TRH.…”

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Nursing the Adopted Infant

Bryant¹

2006

The Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine

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“…They act through exerting an influence on an adrenohypothalamohypophyseal-gonadal axis by inhibiting hypothalamic dopaminergic receptors or by inhibiting dopamine producing neurons. These medications increase prolactin secretion by antagonizing dopamine receptors (Gabay, 2002). Galactogogues stimulate the activity of alveolar tissue and raise the secretory activity and thereby restore and regulate milk yield (Ravikumar and Bhagwat, 2008).…”

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Effect of Feeding Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Root Powder on Qualitative and Quantitative Parameter of Milk in Crossbred Cows

Saini¹,

Choudhary²,

Tanwar³

et al. 2018

Int.J.Curr.Microbiol.App.Sci

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“…The use of 10 mg of metoclopramide, three times a day, for 7 to 14 days, has been effective and safe for continuance of breastfeeding in mothers of PTNB infants. 64,65 Although metoclopramide reaches high concentrations in breastmilk in relation to its serum level, 66,67 this drug is compatible with breastfeeding, provided that it is not used for long time periods. 68 Side effects include extrapyramidal reactions, dizziness, nausea and depression.…”

Section: Milk Expressionmentioning

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“…Several substances have been described as galactogogues, but metoclopramide has been the most widely investigated. 64 This drug antagonizes dopamine secretion into the central nervous system and promotes lactation. The use of 10 mg of metoclopramide, three times a day, for 7 to 14 days, has been effective and safe for continuance of breastfeeding in mothers of PTNB infants.…”

Section: Milk Expressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Aleitamento materno em prematuros: manejo clínico hospitalar

Nascimento¹,

Issler²

2004

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.)

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Suggested citation: do Nascimento MB, Issler H. Breastfeeding in premature infants: in-hospital clinical management. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S163-S172. AbstractObjective: To describe the importance of breastfeeding and its promotion in the in-hospital clinical management of premature newborns. Source of data:The authors made an extensive literature review on the topic, including technical books, theses, publications of national and international organizations, and search on MEDLINE database (1990 to 2003), using the following key words and boolean operators: breastfeeding AND low birth weight and breastfeeding AND preterm infant . Some significant references cited in the reviewed publications were used as well.Summary of the findings: After this review we conclude that many aspects make the breast milk particularly suitable to the premature newborn feeding. Despite being highly desirable, little success in breastfeeding preterm infants is generally observed, particularly in special care neonatal units, although there are evidences suggesting that a highly supportive hospital environment can make it possible to breastfeed these infants.Conclusions: Although breastfeeding premature infants represents a challenge, it is feasible if appropriate help and support are provided. Mothers of premature infants need information and support to make informed decisions about their infants feeding.J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl):S163-S172: Breastfeeding, human milk, newborn, preterm infant, neonatal care. Breastfeeding in premature infants:in-hospital clinical management Maria Beatriz R. do Nascimento, 1 Hugo Issler 2 0021-7557/04/80-05-Suppl/S163 Jornal de Pediatria Copyright © 2004 by Sociedade Brasileira de PediatriaBreastfeeding is the safest and most natural form of infant feeding, and it should be exclusive up to the sixth month. After that, complementary feeding should be implemented, but breastfeeding can be maintained up to the second year of life or longer. 1 Human milk provides a unique combination of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, enzymes and living cells, in addition to offering nutritional, immunological, psychological and economic benefits. 2-7 These qualities have great importance when it comes to preterm newborns (PTNB), due to their greater vulnerability. 8 The appropriate clinical management of lactation has been described to facilitate the successful breastfeeding of full-term newborns. 9 The medical literature also provides evidence that mothers of PTNB infants should have access to breastfeeding support, in order to maintain a sufficient milk production; however, practical aspects regarding the promotion of human milk feeding still have not been settled into the routine care of preterm infants in most neonatal

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Galactogogues: Medications That Induce Lactation

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Nursing the Adopted Infant

Nursing the Adopted Infant

Effect of Feeding Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus) Root Powder on Qualitative and Quantitative Parameter of Milk in Crossbred Cows

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