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
