Can I take Herbal remedies while I Breastfeed?
Your first step before taking any new herbal remedy or medication should be to discuss it with your doctor or lactation consultant. Some herbs can affect your milk supply either increasing or decreasing production. While herbs may seem a safe or natural alternative to other types of medications keep in mind that many herbs are potent pharmacological substances and that many of today’s medicines have their roots in the herbal medicine and folk remedies of yesterday. Also the FDA does not check herbal remedies for safety or accuracy of the products.
A short checklist to go over id you decide to take herbal remedies while you breastfeed:
- Check with your doctor or lactation consultant
- use a brand that lists all the ingredients (the shorter the list the better)
- stick with a reputable brand
- check the expiration date
- remember that tinctures and homeopathic remedies contain a high percentage of alcohol.
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