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Home > Herbs and Breastfeeding > Is This Herb Safe for Nursing Moms?A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Herbal safety for nursing mothers
These are similar to homeopathic remedies and are considered safe to take while breastfeeding. More here. [top]
One source says to avoid this herb while nursing. [top]
I have not been able to find any contradictions to taking this while breastfeeding. More general info on bilberry is here.
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One source says to avoid this herb while nursing. Another source says that problems have not been demonstrated with the use of black cohosh during breastfeeding. Due to its estrogenic effects and effect on the uterus, it should be avoided in pregnancy except as an aid to facilitate labor in the last 2 weeks of pregnancy. The American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Index indicates that black cohosh is not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing. [top]
This is sometimes used to reduce milk supply when mom has oversupply or is weaning. [top]
The American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Index indicates that bladderwrack is not to be used during pregnancy or while nursing, or by persons with hyperthyroidism. [top]
According to Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed, this herb is best used as a tincture (up to 20 drops of tincture, 2-4 times per day, or 1-2 cups daily of an infusion). It can also be very helpful for depression. Be forewarned that this herb is very bitter. Not for use during pregnancy. More info at this website on blessed thistle for increasing milk supply. [top]
Other names for this herb are blue ginseng, squaw root, papoose root, and yellow ginseng. It's primarily used to stimulate uterine contractions prior to delivery. According to Hale and the American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Index, this product should not be used during pregnancy. No data are available as to it's transfer into breastmilk. The leaves and seeds contain alkaloids and glycosides that can cause severe stomach pain when ingested. Poisonings have been reported. One case of severe congestive heart failure has been reported in a newborn whose mother took this herb for 3 weeks prior to delivery. [top]
See information on the herbal remedies for milk production page. [top]
This should be avoided while breastfeeding because of its anthranoid content. According to the American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Index, buckthorn should not be used if you have or develop diarrhea, loose stools or abdominal pain; consult your physician if you have frequent diarrhea; if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before using this product. More here. [top]
One source says to avoid this herb while nursing. No data exist on its safety in breastfeeding. However, if used during breastfeeding, both baby and mother should be monitored because in rare instances, extended exposure to Bugleweed has resulted in thyroid enlargement. [top]
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03/03/2005
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