Lactobites bar may act as galactagogue to increase human milk volume in lactating women, suggests research
Difficulty in lactation or breastfeeding may be due to cesarean delivery, poor nutrition have been linked to lactation difficulties. Breastmilk production can be increased through galactagogues, kangaroo mothering and relaxation techniques. Instead of pharmaceutical products, various complementary and alternative techniques can be employed as galactagogue. The Galactagogues are synthetic or plant molecules of milk production-inducing, -maintaining, and -increasing molecules that operate as mediators of intricate physiological and physical processes. These include herbal medicines and techniques such as herbal compression, herbal supplements, herbal bars, and herbal teas that contain ginger, stinging nettle, fenugreek, orturmeric that promote breast milk production without causing adverse effects. Lactobite bar is a natural lactation supplement containing Fennel, Moringa Leaves, Shatavari, Halim Seeds, and Berries that are rich in antioxidants and are known to naturally assist lactation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of Lactobites bar as a galactagogue to increase the production of milk in lactating women and the metabolism-boosting effect, which can contribute to weight loss and fat burn
In this current real-world evidence study, 53 lactating women were enrolled. During the study, they received lactobites bar for 28 days. The intestinal health of the baby, incidences of formula feeding, the volume of breast milk, baby’s anthropometric measures: such as changes in height, changes in the quality of hair and skin of the mother were evaluated. The feeling of wellness in the mother and haemoglobin levels were also assessed during the study.
The haemoglobin levels were significantly increased in mothers who were given lactobites bar. A significant increase was observed in hours of night and day sleep, stool frequency per day, vol. of breast milk [p<0.05], no. of diapers per day, height [p<0.05], changes in quality of hair and skin of mother, and the feeling of wellness in mother [p<0.05]. A significant reduction was observed in formula feeding incidence (p<0.001). No side effects were reported.
The current Real World Evidence study showed that consumption of Lactobites bar as a natural galactagogue supplement increased the breastmilk production in lactating women. There was a significant increase in hours of the night and day sleep, stool frequency per day, number of diapers per day, baby’s height. In the mothers, lactobite bar improved hair and skin health, increased feeling of wellness, volume of breast milk and increased haemoglobin levels. There was a significant reduction observed in formula feeding incidence. There were no serious side effects observed, and it is safe for both the mother and the baby.
Based on the above results, authors inferred that the lactobites bar are safe for mothers as they don’t cause any serious side effects and also, they are safe for baby as it can be observed from the stool frequency. The lactobites bar are also filling for the baby as the change in number of diapers is quite frequent compared to baseline.
In conclusion, this real-world evidence study demonstrated a significant increase in the volume of breast milk, baby’s weight and height, babies hours of night and day sleep, stool frequency per day, and no. of diapers per day. It showed a significant reduction in formula feeding incidence. It showed the overall wellness of mothers by supporting increase in haemoglobin and overall recovery during the postpartum period.
Source: Malhotra et al. / Indian Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology Research 2024;11(1):7–12
