Galactagogues are foods, herbs or medications that may help to increase breastmilk supply typically by increasing prolactin levels. The use of a galactagogue requires consultation with a lactation consultant and/or medical adviser.

Do galactagogues really work?

On their own, galactagogues do not necessarily work. A galactagogue can help to improve the amount and the flow of the breast milk from your breasts, but if you are not also removing that milk, your body will not respond in the way you hope.

How does Galactogogues work?

Galactogogues are synthetic or plants molecules used to induce, maintain, and increase milk production [3], which mediate complex processes involving interaction between physical and physiological factors. Among the most important factors are hormones such as prolactin (PRL).