Double-blind, Placebocontrolled A Randomized Trial on the Efficacy of Herbal Galactogogues

Efficacy of Herbal Galactogogues: a Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Randomized Trial.

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a commercially available product containing a combination of Silybum marianum and Galega officinalis to support continuation or augmentation of breast milk production.

Inclusion Criteria:

• singleton, term delivery
• >2.5 kg newborn weight
• lactation-deficiency

Exclusion Criteria:

• Neonatal Intensive Care Unit admission
• use of galactagogue drugs
• allergy