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Nature's
Way Fenugreek Seed, 610 mg.
capsules - Item 800: $9.50
per 100 count bottle
Other Ingredients: Gelatin
Most moms notice an increase in supply within 1-3 days of starting
Fenugreek. Dosage is 2-4 capsules 3 times a day. Can be used for
short-term or long-term use. No documented side effects for nursing
baby. Possible side effects for nursing moms include: diarrhea or loose
stools, perspiration or urine that has a maple syrup odor, exacerbation
of asthma symptoms, lowering of blood sugar if taken at higher than
normal dosages. Contraindicated in pregnant or insulin dependent women.
Those with a family history of peanut allergy may want to avoid
Fenugreek. Can be combined with Alfalfa and Blessed Thistle.
For more tips on increasing milk supply,
see our info
page.
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Nature's
Way Blessed Thistle, 360 mg. capsules - Item 805: $9.50 per 100 count bottle
Other ingredients: Gelatin
One of
the more common galactogogues (milk supply increaser). Dosage is 3-4
capsules 3 times daily. Can be combined with Fenugreek and Alfalfa as
some mothers seem to respond better to herbs in combination than to a
single herb. Persons with an allergy to the daisy plant family should
use caution when taking Blessed Thistle.
For more tips on increasing milk supply,
see our info
page.
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Nature's Way Alfalfa Leaves, 405
mg. capsules - Item 801: $9.50
per 100 count bottle
Text from the bottle: Take with food. Other
ingredients: Gelatin.
One of
the more common galactogogues (milk supply increaser). Dosage is 2-4
capsules 3-4 times daily. Can be combined with Fenugreek and Blessed
Thistle as some mothers seem to respond better to herbs in combination
than to a single herb. Persons with SLE - systemic lupus erythematosus
- should avoid Alfalfa.
For more tips on increasing milk supply,
see our info
page.
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Organic India Shatavari, 400mg capsules -
Item 802: $19.00
per 90 capsule bottle
Shatavari comes
from the Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as “hundred husbands” for its
beneficial effects in women and reproductive function, shatavari is
also very popular as a galactogogue in India and China. Shatavari is
considered to rejuvenate female function and is used for infertility.
Dosage is 2-3 capsules morning and evening.
For
more tips on increasing milk supply,
see our info page.
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Traditional Medicinals Mother's Milk Tea -
Item 806: $7.00 per
16 tea bags
Text from box: Promotes healthy lactation
by combing herbs used in traditional Greco-European herbalism prepared
as tea infusions to activate and promote lactation in nursing mothers.
Common
herbal tea remedy for increasing milk supply. Contains the following
herbs: Fennel seed, Anise seed, Coriander seed, Spearmint leaf,
Lemongrass leaf, Lemon Verbena leaf, Althea Root, Blessed Thistle herb,
Fenugreek seed. Contains NO caffeine. Follow usage directions on box.
For more tips on increasing milk supply,
see our info
page.
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For the Love of Suds Handmade Diaper Rash
and Thrush Salve - Item
807:
$8.50
per 2 ounce container
All-natural salve formulated for
irritated skin. Safe enough to be used on mothers nursing nippes and
does not need to be washed off.
Ingredients:Olive Oil, Beeswax, Oregon Grape Root, Myrrh Gum, Yarrow
Herb, Calendula Flower
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