Snehal Gaikwad

Postpartum mothers frequently have lactation failure, which leads to an inadequate milk supply and is a primary factor in early weaning. Insufficient mammary tissue (hypoplasia), drugs (hormonal contraceptive pills), retained placenta, diseases (diabetes, jaundice), metabolic conditions (obesity), prior breast surgeries, cesarean section, thyroid and other hormonal disorders are some of the more complex causes of low breast milk supply. Even environmental contaminants like pesticides are a contributing factor. To address the issue of inadequate milk production (hypogalactia) or agalactia (lack of milk production), herbal galactagogues needs to be focused