Sentences with phrase «term galactagogue»

The term galactagogue is derived from the Greek word «galactos» meaning «milk» and «agogue» which means «bringer of».

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A healthy breastfeeding diet requires specific food groups that need to be consumed, specifically galactagogues or in simple terms, foods that increase milk production.

Whilst there are no RCT studies available at this time to draw definitive conclusions about the efficacy of this process, many clinical reports exist to indicate that placenta encapsulation is helpful in the postpartum period in terms of increasing milk supply (acting as a galactagogue) and improving mood in the postpartum period.