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galactagogue

galactagogue

9.9
Something that helps a mother make more breast milk
  • noun
  • /ɡəˈlæktəˌɡoʊɡ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : galactógeno
  • Many mothers turn to galactagogues to help increase their milk production during breastfeeding.

Examples

  • To boost her milk supply, she consulted her doctor about using a natural galactagogue derived from herbs.

  • The nutritionist recommended a galactagogue to enhance milk secretion for new mothers.

  • Fortunately, he was able to nurse, but initially I needed the RX galactagogues to help with bringing in and establishing my milk supply.

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  • I exclusively pumped breast milk for her for 14 months, but I never made enough milk for her, so we had to supplement with formula, much to my disappointment, even with taking RX grade galactagogues.

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  • I was able to breastfeed my last one until 11 months because he was allergic to dairy and I didn't want to put him on soy formula, but it took a lot of effort (and galactagogues).

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Synonyms

lactogen
vsgalactagogue
  • Specialized
8.9

A thing that helps a mammal make more milk

is a specific substance that promotes secretion of milk

Surface Forms

galactagogue singular
galactagogues plural

Morphology

galactagogue = galact + agogue

The word is built from classical bound morphemes meaning 'milk' and 'promoting/leading', but those parts are not transparent enough for an average B1 learner to infer the specific meaning.

Etymology

Galactagogue comes from Greek parts galacto- meaning 'milk' and -gogue meaning 'to lead', the same 'leader' idea you see in pedagogue, a word for a teacher. So, a galactagogue is something that 'leads' or brings milk, which is why it is used to help increase milk production.