Do herbal remedies increase milk supply?
Herbal remedies have been successful and can include herbs, foods and prescriptions**. Herbs Foods Prescriptions** Goat’s Rue Barley Dopmeridone Shatavari Brown Rice Metoclopramide Spirulina Oatmeal Metfromin Raspberry Leaf Garlic (in moderation) Brewer’s Yeast Ginger (in moderation) Stinging Nettle Fennel Alfalfa Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle **Please Note: Speak to your doctor or health care practitioner before starting any medications. No drug is 100% safe and there are side effects, besides lactation, of the above prescriptions. Medications should not be the first approach in an attempt to correct breastfeeding problems. Please see Dr. Ruth Laurence’s article on Herbs and Breastfeeding for more information regarding safety of herbs. Teas can also be effective, though you may need to drink a lot to get enough herbs and this is not always recommended. Many women anecdotally report that lactation teas, mother’s milk teas, and nursing teas are helpful and don’t taste too awful. Beware
