Virginia, I completely agree. Thankfully, the mom did come to me and received guidance. Of course, one can only guess how many women were given this "sage" advice!
Mary Wagner-Davis, MS, IBCLC
Roseville, CA
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> From: vgthorley <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
>Cc: [log in to unmask]
>Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:17 PM
>Subject: Re: Evening primrose oil
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>Mary, I'm a skeptic and it seems unlikely. My thought is this, what
>mechanism could there be? I would want to see sound evidence before
>accepting an intervention such as this. Those on Lactnet with knowledge of
>doses of herbals may want to comment on the dose.
>That said, it is always good to know what individual health professionals
>are recommending, so that we are aware what mothers are being advised and
>can discuss it here.
>The problem behind this, as I see it, is that a taking something by mouth is
>offered as a fix, when the focus should be on checking if a mother has real
>low supply or perceived low supply. Then, if the supply really is low, she
>needs appropriate guidance on breastfeeding more frequently, attending to
>latch, and other issues according to that dyad's needs. Even better would be
>referral to an IBCLC or LLL for more in-depth support.
>
>Virginia
>in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Mary Wagner-Davis" <[log in to unmask]>
>To: <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2013 2:46 AM
>Subject: Evening primrose oil
>
>
>An OB recommended evening primrose oil, 1300mg, twice daily for low milk
>supply. I'll admit to never having heard of that before. Does it work? If
>so, how?
>
>Mary Wagner-Davis, MS, IBCLC
>Roseville, CA
>
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