The risk-risk trade-offs: Understanding factors that influence women's decision to use substances to boost breast milk supply.

ABSTRACT: Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications thought to support or increase breast milk supply. The use of galactagogues during lactation is becoming increasingly common despite limited evidence regarding effectiveness and safety, and no definitive recommendations for use in clinical practice. The aim of this study is to explore factors influencing women's decisions to use galactagogues during lactation. Twenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted in October and November 2019 (over the telephone or in person) with participants located in most Australian states and territories, including metro and regional areas. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim and thematically analysed using NVivo. Analysis revealed that following a concern about breast milk supply, the decis

SUBMITTER: Zizzo G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8092651 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature