Posted by Rachel | Posted in Tea and Accessories | Posted on 10-05-2008
Tags: arthritis, health, nettle tea loose, nettle tea loose leaf, nettle tea lose weight, tea
Breast milk supply support during pregnancy: Red raspberry leaf, etc.?
Ok, so I am a few weeks along, just found out. I would like to start taking some herbs to support my supply so I may continue to nurse my son through the pregnancy. I know about red raspberry leaf and alfalfa (Thank you Mystic), but I have a few questions.
Would it be more effective if I took them in tea form or in capsules?
I also found a loose leaf blend that has the alfalfa and red rasperry leaf in it, but it also has peppermint and nettle leaf. Are those Ok to take while breastfeeding, or should I stick with just the red rasperry and alfalfa?
http://www.bulkherbstore.com/MRRB
Peppermint is known to reduce breastmilk supply, though it is in many teas that are supposed to increase milk supply. I just don’t get it.
However nettle, peppermint, RRL and alfalfa are all safe. But some sites list nettle as an emmenogogue or abortifacient /abortifactant? Hmmm Susan Weed says its safe.
Personally I don’t like the taste of alfalfa so I think the pills are better. RRL tea is ok tasting.
http://www.wisewomantradition.com/childbearingyear/2007/07/nettle-leaf-inf.html
http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Pregnancy_Problems.htm
http://www.blessedmaineherbs.com/womensherbs.html
http://www.1choicevitamins.com/page/983329
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