Table 2.

Pattern of Herbal Medicine use

Statements	Variables	n (%)
Use of herb during breastfeeding (n = 378)	Yes	140(37.0)
	No	238(63.0)
If yes, was it to augment breast milk production and supply (n = 140)	Yes	3(2.1)
	No	137(97.9)
Experience side effect (n = 140)	Yes	4(2.9)
	No	136(97.1)
If Yes, types of side effecta	Nausea and vomiting	3(75.0)
	Rash	2(50)
	Itching	2(50)
Disclosure to health professional (n = 140)	Yes	16(11.4)
	No	124(88.6)
Reason for non-disclosure	Thought it was not necessary	124(100)
Inquiry by healthcare provider about herbal medicine use n = 378	Yes	161(42.6)
	No	217(57.4)

^amore than one option was ticked