Peppermint and other Herbs that can decrease breast milk supply
Using large amounts of the following herbs and other natural remedies should be avoided while nursing because they have been known to decrease milk supply. The amounts of these herbs normally used in...
View ArticlePlugged Milk Duct Symptoms, Causes and Treatment
Plugged or clogged milk ducts happen when one of the milk ducts, or localized area in the breast, becomes blocked causing an obstructed flow of milk. Symptoms include tenderness in a localized area...
View ArticleFenugreek, More Milk Plus, & Galactogogues to Increase Breast Milk Production
Galactagogues are herbs and other substances that support breast milk production and increase milk supply. The most common are: fenugreek, blessed thistle, and more milk plus.
View ArticleFenugreek to Increase Breast Milk Supply
Fenugreek is an herb used to stimulate an Increase in Breast milk supply, but may give off the scent of Maple syrup. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has listed fenugreek as a GRAS herbal...
View ArticleLactation Cookies to Increase Milk Production
Most new breastfeeding mothers are concerned about their milk supply at one time or another during their lactating months. It can be frustrating sometimes trying to figure out if you are producing...
View ArticleNew Dairy Free Lactation Cookie Recipe
I was so blessed to hear from one of the many mothers I have had the privilege to help with breastfeeding a few weeks back. She had mentioned how much she enjoyed my previous lactation cookie recipes...
View ArticleDanger of Drinking Kombucha Tea While Breastfeeding
Over the past week I have had numerous mothers ask me whether or not kombucha tea is safe to drink while breastfeeding. What is kombucha tea you ask? It is an ever growing popular health drink, that...
View ArticleEssential Oils to Use While Breastfeeding
Essential oils seem to be everywhere lately, right? As a Lactation Consultant and an Aromaterapist I get questions almost weekly about what oils are safe to use while nursing since there seems to be so...
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