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This week I am looking for your input on Traditional Medicinals Organic Mother’s Milk Tea (16 bags). The Baby Book says, “Herbal teas promoted as galactagogues (substances that increase milk supply) are harmless and may work, though there are no scientific studies that confirm this. Herbs to be avoided or used with caution during lactation […]
Welcome to the April Carnival of Breastfeeding, “Thrush and Mastitis and Blebs, oh my!” This month several contributors share their experiences with different breastfeeding challenges and offer links and resources for overcoming those challenges. First I will talk about using gentian violet or grapefruit seed extract as alternative remedies for thrush, but make sure to […]
One of the biggest worries a nursing mother may have is low milk supply. Consider the following scenarios:
Nursing is going well but suddenly the baby seems unsatisfied and wants to nurse all the time. The mother’s breasts feel less full, particularly in the evening. Is the mother’s supply low?
In the early days a nursing mother’s […]
Today’s breastfeeding story isn’t really a breastfeeding story, it’s a formula-feeding story. It provides a bit of balance both for that reason and also because it’s written by a father (who asked to remain anonymous). This story offers an important reminder that as the parent, YOU are the expert on your child. If your child […]
Reader Melissa writes:
Q: I am breastfeeding my 2 month old and I have more on my right than my left. What can I do?! The same thing happened with my 3 year old 2 years ago and I had lopsided breasts for the time that I was breastfeeding.
A: Yours is a relatively common concern. There […]
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