GALACTAGOGUE USE, BREASTFEEDING SELF-EFFICACY, AND PERCEIVED INSUFFICIENT MILK SUPPLY

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle Lee
Keyword(s):  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

scholarly journals Association of Bisphenol A Exposure with Breastfeeding and Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply in Mexican Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 1713-1719 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicole Kasper ◽  
Karen E. Peterson ◽  
Zhenzhen Zhang ◽  
Kelly K. Ferguson ◽  
Brisa N. Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

scholarly journals Design, Implementation, and Feasibility–Acceptability of a Text Message–Based Intervention to Prevent Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply

2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (3) ◽  
pp. S132-S133
Author(s):  
Jill Demirci ◽  
Melissa Glasser ◽  
Debra Bogen ◽  
Judy Chang ◽  
Susan Sereika ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Text Message ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

scholarly journals Erratum to: Association of Bisphenol A Exposure with Breastfeeding and Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply in Mexican Women

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (11) ◽  
pp. 2411-2411
Author(s):  
Nicole Kasper ◽  
Karen E. Peterson ◽  
Zhenzhen Zhang ◽  
Kelly K. Ferguson ◽  
Brisa N. Sánchez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bisphenol A ◽  
Mexican Women ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

Predictors of Preterm Infant Feeding Methods and Perceived Insufficient Milk Supply at Week 12 Postpartum

2007 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-38 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pamela D. Hill ◽  
Jean C. Aldag ◽  
Michael Zinaman ◽  
Robert T. Chatterton
Keyword(s):  
Preterm Infant ◽  
Infant Feeding ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Feeding Methods ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

scholarly journals Breastfeeding Mothers’ Consumption and Perceived Efficacy of Foods, Beverages, and Herbal Supplements to Increase Milk Supply

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. 809-809
Author(s):  
Rachel Ryan ◽  
Allison Hepworth ◽  
Jessica Bihuniak
Keyword(s):  
Dietary Intake ◽  
Herbal Supplement ◽  
Milk Supply ◽  
Herbal Supplements ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Perceived Efficacy ◽  
Funding Sources ◽  
Perceived Insufficient Milk ◽  
Insufficient Milk

Abstract Objectives Perceived insufficient milk is a common reason that mothers wean prior to the Academy of Pediatrics recommended 6 months of exclusive breastfeeding with continued breastfeeding through ≥ 12 months. Prior research indicates that mothers modify their dietary intake to address milk supply concerns. The current study fills a gap in the literature regarding the prevalence, perceived efficacy, and predictors of foods, beverages, and herbal supplements that U.S. mothers consume to increase milk supply. Methods Paid Facebook advertisements were used to recruit breastfeeding mothers (≥18 years, living in the U.S.) into an online, cross-sectional survey. Participants self-reported their demographic characteristics, breastfeeding experiences, and consumption and perceived efficacy of 11 foods, 7 beverages, and 9 herbal supplements for increasing milk supply. Descriptive statistics were calculated for all study variables. The association between maternal perceived insufficient milk and consumption of any foods/beverages (yes/no) or any herbal supplements (yes/no) to increase milk supply was examined via Fisher's exact tests. Results Participants (N = 192) primarily identified as white (90%) and married or partnered (94%); 15% were WIC participants. Most (84%) felt they produced enough milk to satisfy their child. Over half (55%) previously or currently consumed foods/beverages to increase milk supply, and 29% consumed herbal supplements. The most commonly consumed foods/beverages were oats (47%), sports drinks (34%), store-bought lactation cookies (26%) and lactation tea (20%). Store-bought lactation cookies were perceived as the most effective at increasing milk supply (50%). The most commonly consumed herbal supplement was a combination supplement (25%), of whom, 40% believed it increased milk supply. Fenugreek was the most commonly consumed single herbal supplement (13%); 42% believed it increased milk supply. Maternal perceived insufficient milk was associated with ever consuming foods/beverages to increase milk supply (p = .04), and herbal supplements (p = .02). Conclusions Many breastfeeding mothers consume foods, beverages and/or herbal supplements to increase milk supply, signaling an urgent need for research on the effects of dietary intake on human milk production, and maternal and child health outcomes. Funding Sources None.

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