Comments on: Ask a LC: How to increase milk supply with galactogogues and over-the-counter herbs http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/ Think. Act. Breastfeed. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:20:52 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Trishy http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-4196 Trishy Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:46:45 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-4196 Hello ladies, I had little support with milk supply issues with my first baby, but sometimes felt that it was lacking, he wasn't sleeping as well or as long, & I only seemed to get more tired & upset... I decided that maybe I wasn't eating enough, drinking enough, or resting enough (no surprises here), so I ate more calories (oatmeal, lasagna, toast), heavier more satisfying food through out the day (every few hours), & just before I went to bed I would make a healthy smoothie. It really helped me get through those middle of the night wakings. It takes a lot of calories to make milk, your body needs constant nourishment& fuel to keep the milk flowing nicely. I eat more as a nursing mom than while I was pregnant. I try to drink lots of water, & I started to increase this by drinking a large glass of water every time I nursed. I also tried to get a nap in, even a short one when I started to feel run down. So eat, drink & nap.... & enjoy those milky blissful moments! Hello ladies,
I had little support with milk supply issues with my first baby, but sometimes felt that it was lacking, he wasn’t sleeping as well or as long, & I only seemed to get more tired & upset… I decided that maybe I wasn’t eating enough, drinking enough, or resting enough (no surprises here), so I ate more calories (oatmeal, lasagna, toast), heavier more satisfying food through out the day (every few hours), & just before I went to bed I would make a healthy smoothie. It really helped me get through those middle of the night wakings.
It takes a lot of calories to make milk, your body needs constant nourishment& fuel to keep the milk flowing nicely. I eat more as a nursing mom than while I was pregnant. I try to drink lots of water, & I started to increase this by drinking a large glass of water every time I nursed. I also tried to get a nap in, even a short one when I started to feel run down.
So eat, drink & nap…. & enjoy those milky blissful moments!

]]> By: Kate http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-3363 Kate Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:20:12 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-3363 Thanks for this information. This will greatly help my sister. :d Thanks for this information. This will greatly help my sister. :d

]]> By: Gayle http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 Gayle Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:39:10 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-2276 @StorkStories -- my pleasure! :) @StorkStories — my pleasure! :)

]]> By: StorkStories http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-2275 StorkStories Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:19:10 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-2275 @ Gayle.. THANK YOU!! I will keep these in my library of references. I love to learn something new! @ Gayle.. THANK YOU!! I will keep these in my library of references. I love to learn something new!

]]> By: Gayle http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-2273 Gayle Sat, 12 Sep 2009 19:43:50 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-2273 Here are a couple of links about mint: http://kellymom.com/babyconcerns/gassybaby.html (in the middle of the page) "Large amounts of peppermint or spearmint are known to decrease milk supply, and mint tea is traditionally used for decreasing milk supply - breastfeeding mothers should avoid drinking mint tea regularly or in large amounts." This is a link to the book "Making More Milk" http://books.google.ca/books?id=JuKTRL-xx9wC&pg=PA76&lpg=PA76&dq=mint+breastfeeding&source=bl&ots=9sDdS2fZ7P&sig=WkXZN7AKn8ED5mIBioMBHYS6j1k&hl=en&ei=j_mrSpmfK5CXlAeK5pC6Bg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8#v=onepage&q=&f=false I think that if you are not struggling with supply that mod doses are fine, but it's something to watch for if you are having problems. Here are a couple of links about mint:
http://kellymom.com/babyconcerns/gassybaby.html (in the middle of the page) “Large amounts of peppermint or spearmint are known to decrease milk supply, and mint tea is traditionally used for decreasing milk supply – breastfeeding mothers should avoid drinking mint tea regularly or in large amounts.”

This is a link to the book “Making More Milk” http://books.google.ca/books?i.....38;f=false

I think that if you are not struggling with supply that mod doses are fine, but it’s something to watch for if you are having problems.

]]> By: StorkStories http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/2009/08/ask-an-lc-how-to-increase-milk-supply-with-galactogogues-and-over-the-counter-herbs/comment-page-1/#comment-2272 StorkStories Sat, 12 Sep 2009 16:03:36 +0000 http://www.breastfeedingmomsunite.com/?p=2148#comment-2272 @Kathy, I have found info on Sage (salvia spp)According to Dr. Low Dog, it has historically been used to reduce the flow of breast milk. Contains an oil Thujone.. but not sure of it's action. Sage has also been used to treat pharyngitis, sore throats and cough. Dr. LD also mentions Chastetree (Vitex agnus castus) and states the fruit may inhibit prolactin. Perhaps she has more substances listed on her websie, this was all I had from her presentations. @Gayle Thank you..I would love to know where I can find more info on mint? @bfmom I checked out the article and it is indeed very interesting! I never knew that about cabbage or any concerns over the raw vegetables. I would think that the amount comsumed would have to be large before these issues were an actual concern..don't know, interesting! @PureMothers Thank you for sharing your story. Good for you1 i am very happy you got the help you needed. To you and @SarahCassill I am very interested in where you found out about oatmeal. Any places I can find more info? I am glad it is so helpful for both of you! @Amber Thanks so much. You are indeed fortunate to live in Canada for many reasons! Thank you for recognizing an important point I wanted to make... Our society or culture today wants a "quick fix" for many problems (Take a pill for everything, take a pill to get thin! take a pill for better sex! take a pill for more energy--go to sleep--stay awake... ;-) ) For low milk supply the answer is defined by the cause and the treatment or "cure" is most often better management. Thanks everyone! @Kathy, I have found info on Sage (salvia spp)According to Dr. Low Dog, it has historically been used to reduce the flow of breast milk. Contains an oil Thujone.. but not sure of it’s action. Sage has also been used to treat pharyngitis, sore throats and cough. Dr. LD also mentions Chastetree (Vitex agnus castus) and states the fruit may inhibit prolactin. Perhaps she has more substances listed on her websie, this was all I had from her presentations.
@Gayle Thank you..I would love to know where I can find more info on mint?
@bfmom I checked out the article and it is indeed very interesting! I never knew that about cabbage or any concerns over the raw vegetables. I would think that the amount comsumed would have to be large before these issues were an actual concern..don’t know, interesting!
@PureMothers Thank you for sharing your story. Good for you1 i am very happy you got the help you needed. To you and @SarahCassill I am very interested in where you found out about oatmeal. Any places I can find more info? I am glad it is so helpful for both of you!
@Amber Thanks so much. You are indeed fortunate to live in Canada for many reasons! Thank you for recognizing an important point I wanted to make…
Our society or culture today wants a “quick fix” for many problems (Take a pill for everything, take a pill to get thin! take a pill for better sex! take a pill for more energy–go to sleep–stay awake… ;-) )
For low milk supply the answer is defined by the cause and the treatment or “cure” is most often better management.
Thanks everyone!

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