Spring and summer are high-allergy times for many, breastfeeding moms included. The common approach is to take an anti-histimine to help alleviate the symptoms. You may not know, however, that these antihistimines can also decrease or dry up breastmilk! These medications are made to dry up secretions and fluids - it will not differentiate between the different body fluids and will commonly decrease breastmilk production. So keep this in mind if you're thinking of resorting to those anti-histimines!
Spring is the time of allergies for many, breastfeeding moms included. The common approach is to take an anti-histimine to help alleviate your suffering. You may not know, however, that these antihistimines can also decrease or dry up breastmilk! These medications are made to dry up secretions and fluids - it will not differentiate between the different body fluids and will commonly decrease breastmilk production. So keep this in mind if you're thinking of resorting to those anti-histimines!
Learn what a plugged duct is, what can cause them, and how to eliminate it before it turns into mastitis. Find out what herbs and supplements are recommended that will quickly help clear a plug, and to keep them from ever occuring again. Learn what breastfeeding positions will help clear a plug, and why its so important to keep breastfeeding. (To read the entire article, please Login or Subscribe.)
This article give information on the causes of mastitis, who is at greatest risk, how to prevent it, and most importantly, how to resolve it quickly and without the need for antibiotics. (To read the entire article, please Login or Subscribe.)
Moms sometimes need to decrease or stop their breastmilk production for a variety of reasons - weaning, adoption, fetal demise, or just an over-abundant breastmilk supply! This article will give you suggestions on how to stop, or simply decrease milk supply while maintaining a manageable flow for their baby, and to prevent plugged ducts and mastitis, which is a real risk when trying to stop or decrease milk supply. (To read the entire article, please Login or Subscribe.)
Sage Tea (or Tincture) is the best herb used to decrease breastmilk production, which is helpful for weaning or when over-production, chronic or frequent engorgement, or plugged ducts is a problem, or in cases of fetal demise.
Used to dry up or decrease breastmilk. Also helps alleviate hot flashes in menopausal women.
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