Check out "Making More Milk" by Diana West.  Excellent reference on herbs etc. 



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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Kathleen Branch

Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2015 6:29 PM

Subject: herbal lactation support



I am a new IBCLC at a smaller hospital.I had heard recently 2 items that I could not find evidence based research on.Do herbs like Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle and Goats Rue possibly cause hypertension...like in a mom with hypertension?Should they avoid these?Second, Has Dr hale recently  stated Fenugreek has same effectiveness as a placebo and is that with or without Blessed thistle or other herbs?Any suggestions for newer IBCLC to keep up with the changes, I do read this column and will do GOLD WEBINAR this year.Thank you for any help.



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