Product Description

Many women take St. John's wort for postpartum depression, but is it safe for their nursing infants? Which herbs can a new mother take to increase or inhibit milk production? Are there natural remedies for mastitis or chronic yeast infections? This integrative guide answers these and other questions about the effects of herbs, dietary supplements, and other natural products on nursing women and their babies.

Included are common natural remedies for allergies, anemia, anxiety, bladder infections, breast pain, constipation, cramping, engorgement, fatigue, hemorrhoids, insomnia, low milk supply, mastitis, menstrual problems, migraines, postpartum depression, skin problems, thrush, thyroid problems, varicose veins, yeast infections, and more.

An extensive appendix, in table form, is included---listing hundreds of plants along with their common and botanical names, usage information, and safety ratings. Detailed information is given on the 15 most common galactogogue herbs. A listing of international organizations who serve new mothers in the areas of herbs, breastfeeding, nutrition, etc., rounds out the book.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #667175 in Books
• Published on: 2003-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 224 pages

Journal of Human Lactaction, August 2004
"A must read."

Andrew Weil, MD
"A comprehensive and thorough manual about breastfeeding in general and herbal remedies in particular."

About the Author
Sheila Humphrey is an RN and an international certified lactation consultant in a hospital-based practice, and is a La Leche League Leader. She is the author of numerous publications on herbal medicine and lactation.