HOTTEA MAMA | Milk’s Up | Organic Breastfeeding Tea | For Lactation and Nursing | Caffeine Free | Herbal Tea | 14 Whole Leaf Biodegradable Pyramid Bags - Makes 42 Cups Of Tea

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These can be spent on milk and fresh or frozen fruit and vegetables, or they can be put towards formula milk if you're not breastfeeding. Wearing breast pads will stop your clothes becoming wet with breast milk. Remember to change them frequently to prevent an infection.

Senna:Traditional wisdom says that senna will transmit through the breastmilk and cause diarrhea in breastfed babies. According to the NIH, however, standard amounts of senna (under two teaspoons) had no observed effect on nursing infants. Breastfeeding mothers are best advised to drink teas containing senna in moderation. But, that’s only an issue for storage as the tea itself can be out in the open for nearly half a year before starting to see a dip in its potency. Which Herbs To Be On The Lookout For?The herb also helps out with any sort of bacterial and fungal infections by helping prevent them from manifesting in the first place. While an incorrect dosage can cause one to develop unwanted digestive problems, the stinging nettle herb isn’t as harsh on the dosage as many other plants on this list are. It seems like the ancient civilizations knew their stuff since alfalfa was a type of pea they harvested to use as a galactagogue.

Lemongrass: Lemongrass has properties of a galactagogue, but should nevertheless be taken sparingly while breastfeeding. WebMD lists lemongrass as “likely unsafe” for pregnant and breastfeeding mothers due to higher risks of miscarriage. There is also the possibility of delayed development and lowered BMIs in breastfed babies exposed to lemongrass. As with many herbal teas, lemongrass requires further study before it can be deemed safe for breastfeeding. Ask a midwife or health visitor for help. They can also tell you about other breastfeeding support available near you.One of the herbs mentioned before for being potentially hazardous for pregnant women because it contains phytoestrogens, anise still has its beneficial uses as well – quite a number of them in fact.