Galactagogue Use in Lactating Women With Low Milk Supply
ConditionBreast Milk Expression
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexFemale
Age18-40
SponsorWinthrop University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
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
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Galactagogue Supplement for Treatment of Low Milk Supply
Treatment groups
120 Participants
are divided into 4 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov