Maternal Knowledge and Use of Galactagogues in Andean Communities of Cusco, Peru
A commonly reported reason for early breastfeeding cessation is inadequate milk production. In response, women across the globe turn to galactagogues – substances used to increase the milk supply. Andean women have traditional knowledge about the medicinal and nutritional properties of plants and an...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Ethnobiology Letters. - Society of Ethnobiology, 2010. - 8(2017), 1, Seite 81-89 |
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| Sprache: | English |
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2017
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Ethnobiology Letters |
| Schlagworte: | Traditional knowledge Public health policy Breastfeeding Water intake Maternal and child health Nutrition Social sciences Applied sciences Biological sciences Health sciences |
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