Category Archives: Herbs and Breastfeeding

Essential Oils to Use While Breastfeeding

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Admin

Essential oils seem to be everywhere lately, right? As a Lactation Consultant and an Aromaterapist I get questions almost weekly about what oils are safe to use while nursing since there seems to be so much contradictory information out there. … Continue reading →

Posted in Essential Oil Therapy, Galactogogues, Herbs and Breastfeeding, Increasing Breastmilk, Mastitis | 1 Comment

New Dairy Free Lactation Cookie Recipe

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Admin

I was so blessed to hear from one of the many mothers I have had the privilege to help with breastfeeding a few weeks back. She had mentioned how much she enjoyed my previous lactation cookie recipes and then shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Galactogogues, Increasing Breastmilk, Lactation Cookie Recipes, Low Milk Supply | 5 Comments

Lactation Cookies to Increase Milk Production

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Admin

Most new breastfeeding mothers are concerned about their milk supply at one time or another during their lactating months. It can be frustrating sometimes trying to figure out if you are producing enough milk to meet the demands of your … Continue reading →

Posted in Galactogogues, Herbs and Breastfeeding, Increasing Breastmilk, Lactation Cookie Recipes, Low Milk Supply | 36 Comments

Herbs and Galactogogues to Increase Breast Milk Production

Posted on January 17, 2011 by Admin

Galactagogues are herbs and other substances that support breast milk production and increase milk supply. The most common are: fenugreek, blessed thistle, and more milk plus. Continue reading →

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Plugged Milk Duct Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Admin

Plugged or clogged milk ducts happen when one of the milk ducts, or localized area in the breast, becomes blocked causing an obstructed flow of milk. Symptoms include tenderness in a localized area accompanied with a firm or hard lump. The area usually is hot to the touch, swollen with possible redness. Continue reading →

Posted in Herbs and Breastfeeding, Plugged Ducts, Sore Nipple Management | 88 Comments