It might be counter to the general thought train - but I have a question to the wise ones. Some of the thoughts behind whole foods rather than supplements is that there are many co-factors in foods that help with absorption, digestion, etc. Would this not apply to herbals also - since they are basically foods? This might counter what you have found, but in my practice of over 22 years, I have found better results with whole product (seeds, etc) than tinctures. Not sure what that might mean, since I have not seen any REAL studies that prove anything at all about efficacy or separate placebo effect from real effect (other than a 1945 study on fenugreek). Anyone know of any good study with ADEQUATE accepted dosages of herbal products?
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From: Lactation Information and Discussion [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Renata Oliveira Mangrum
Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2009 3:57 PM
Subject: Fwd: Fw: Re: Fwd: PCOS, Prematurity, Etc.
Dear Colleagues,
I forwarded the recent PCOS question to a dietitian colleague who recently conducted a training on PCOS for lactation consultants. Here is a response from one of the LC's who attended the training. Also, I have the flyer she mentioned in the email, so contact me off list if you want it forwarded to you.
All the best,
Renata Mangrum, MPH, RD
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Some thoughts I have, though I did skim through the email:
Keep things as simple as possible for this mother who has alot on her plate. Too many 'bells and whistles' can overwhelm a person and defeat the well meaning goal. Most importantly try to preserve/protect whatever milk supply she is able to achieve via pumping with a hospital grade pump, given she has a premie and a complicated history. Skin to skin is important for both mom and baby to get those endorphins going!
I would continunally praise mom for all she is going, each drop of her milk is valuable to her and baby. Employ as much personal and community resources as possible so mom can spend time recovering and assimilating all this.
If she is not already aware of it, introduce her to the bfar.org website (breastfeeding after reduction surgery...there is also a good book in that resource too).
Depending on her glucose stability/monitoring, consider the galactogogue tinctures over the teas and capsules, esp the ones with goat's rue, in addition to the fenugreek an blessed thistle.
We use Mother's Love More Milk Special Blend here. See attachment re the flyer we give mom's who are considering or using it.
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