With the resurgence of interest in breastfeeding, there is increasing demand for natural remedies for the minor problems that can accompany nursing.
Increasing and Maintaining Milk Flow
- One of the easiest problems to remedy is lack of sufficient milk. First, it is important to see to it that nursing takes place in a safe, inviting space where both mum and babe can be relaxed.
- Second, try to include one or more of these herbs and foods that are well known galactagogues, that is, substances that encourage abundant breast milk.
Nourishing herbs, such as raspberry leaves, stinging nettle, oatstraw, and red clover blossoms—prepared as strong infusions not only encourage a plentiful supply of breast milk; they also support the overall health of mother and child. The minerals in these herbs are amazingly abundant, so they counter mineral loss from nursing, and help keep mum calm and alert during those first few weeks of round-the-clock infant care.
At Foreman & Jones we are happy to supply high quality herbal teas to mums and babies.
Thanks to Susun Weed, Herbalist for allowing us to use some of her article for this blog www.susunweed.com
