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Tag: Induced lactation

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What Drug Induces Lactation?: A Guide to Galactagogues and Safety

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For mothers facing low milk supply and individuals pursuing induced lactation, medications known as galactagogues are sometimes used to help. Up to 83% of US mothers initiate breastfeeding, but one of the main reasons for cessation is the perceived lack of milk, prompting the question: **What drug induces lactation?** The following information should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.

What Drugs Are Used to Induce Lactation?: A Pharmacological Overview

4 min read
Induced lactation is a process that allows individuals who have not been pregnant to produce breast milk, a practice used by adoptive parents, trans women, and non-gestational parents. This can be achieved through a combination of consistent breast stimulation and certain specific medications, known as galactagogues, which are the primary drugs used to induce lactation.