Herbs to avoid while breastfeeding

By Kelly Bonyata, IBCLC

• Herbs that may decrease milk supply
• Herbs that may be harmful to mom and/or baby
• Additional Information

Herbs that may decrease 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 cooking are unlikely to be of concern; it’s mainly the larger amounts that might be used therapeutically that could pose a problem. However, some moms have noticed a decrease in supply after eating things like dressing with lots of sage, sage tea (often recommended when moms are weaning), lots of strong peppermint candies or menthol cough drops, or other foods/teas with large amounts of the particular herb. These herbs are sometimes used by nursing mothers to treat oversupply, or when weaning.

Herbs that may be harmful to mom and/or baby

Other herbs should be avoided while nursing due to their potential for harming mom and/or baby. Check the index of herbs for more specific information. Here are a few herbs that are generally considered to be contraindicated for nursing mothers. This is by no means a complete list.

Additional Information

Hidden Hindrances to a Healthy Milk Supply by Becky Flora, IBCLC

Too much milk: Sage and other Herbs (this website)

Birth control pills are also well known for decreasing milk supply, particularly the ones that contain estrogen.

Sudafed (a decongestant) can also decrease milk supply, particularly with regular use.

Individual herb listings (this website)

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Oatmeal for increasing milk supply

By Kelly Bonyata, BS, IBCLC

Eating a bowl of oatmeal, if nothing else, is healthy for mom. At best, it may be a simple way to increase milk supply.

Eating a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast each morning is a frequently heard recommendation for increasing milk supply. Although there is no scientific evidence regarding oatmeal and milk supply, oatmeal does seem to work for some. Many working moms have noticed that on the days they eat oatmeal for breakfast, they can pump more milk than on the days they eat something else. In some countries, “traditional wisdom” recommends eating oatmeal as a way to increase milk supply. A number of lactation consultants recommend eating oatmeal as a way to increase supply.

Some possible explanations:

• Oatmeal is is a good source of iron. It is known that maternal anemia/low iron levels can result in a decreased milk supply, so it makes sense that eating something high in iron might increase milk supply in some women.
  
• Oatmeal is a comfort food for many women. Anything that increases relaxation in mom can encourage let-down, and hence also influence milk supply.
  
• A use that some of the milk-increasing herbs share is that of decreasing cholesterol levels. Herbs used for both increasing milk production and decreasing cholesterol levels include fenugreek and alfalfa. Oat bran, which is in oatmeal, is also known to help lower cholesterol.

Refer kellymom.com :: Oatmeal for increasing milk supply

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Sup lobak putih
bahan-bahan
Untuk menumis (bahan A):
bawang putih
bawang merah
ikan bilis/udang kering
Halia dan halba
bahan utama:
Lobak putih
bahan sampingan:
Kuchai/sawi
Cara memasak:
Tumis bahan A.Setelah garing masukkan air.Apabila air mendidih masukkan lobak putih.Biar hingga empuk.Masukkan garam/gula secukup rasa.
Kemudian masukkan bahan sampingan untuk menabahkan lagi kelazatan sup.
(Tanpa bahan sampingan pun OK)
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