A mother I am working with referred me to the following web site:
http://www.geocities.com/HotSprings/5316/breastfeeding.html

It sates that Fenugreek should not be taken during breastfeeding , see below
:
"
a.. Fenugreek - although this has been recommended in the past to increase
milk supply, it contains coumarin (which is a BIG no-no when nursing) and
nicotine. Both can adversely affect the heart rate and blood pressure in mom
and babe! Many mothers have used fenugreek with great results - but
healthcare practitioners will always caution against coumarin - I stand by
my recommendation. "
a..
I have e mailed the page owner for reference, but in the meantime, has any
one else heard this?
Thanks!
Cindy


~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**~**
Cindy Curtis, RN, IBCLC
mailto:[log in to unmask]
http://www.breastfeedingonline.com

             ***********************************************
The LACTNET mailing list is powered by L-Soft's renowned
LISTSERV(R) list management software together with L-Soft's LSMTP(TM)
mailer for lightning fast mail delivery. For more information, go to:
http://www.lsoft.com/LISTSERV-powered.html