Antigalactagogue

/ˌæntiɡəˈlæktəɡɔɡ/ noun, adjective

Definition

A substance that reduces or stops milk production, opposite of a galactagogue.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + galactagogue (from Greek gala, milk, + agogos, leader), a medical term used since the 19th century.

Kelly Says

Antigalactagogues were historically used when mothers needed to stop nursing, and some are still prescribed—sage and vitamin B6 are natural options doctors recommend!

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