Star asks for our thoughts on whether fennel essential oil can
increase milk volumes.
My thoughts would be the same as regards any intervention -
i) is there some reason why it might work....I mean can we use our
existing knowledge of physiology, anatomy, endocrinology etc and
give a plausible reason why it might work?
ii) we have any empirical evidence of it working?
For i), the most plausible reason here - in my opinion - for a tiny
external application of anything leading to increased milk is that
the mother is persuaded that it works, and *perceives* changes in her
output/baby's behaviour as a result, and *attributes* them to the
tiny external application of this oil. I think this is more likely
than a full-on placebo effect, which, as I understand it, can have
measurable, objective results.
For ii), the empirical evidence here is, I am assuming, zero, but
would be interested if anyone has done studies and what they have
found
As an aside, are advertisers in the US permitted to make claims like
this? We have plenty of alt/comp remedies for all sorts of things in
the UK, but advertising claims are controlled. It is ok to say
something like 'X is traditionally used to treat sore feet' but not
'X cures sore feet'. It would not be legal, here, to say that fennel
seed oil increases milk, unless this claim was approved by the
relevant bodies.
Heather Welford Neil
NCT, UK
>I have a lot of mamas using Fennel Essential Oil to increase milk
>volumes. I was wondering if this is happening in other parts of the
>country?
>I live in Northern California. Jury is still out for me but the gals
>say it helps.
>
>Thoughts?
>http://www.rootedblessings.com/2-essential-oils-that-increase-milk-production-in-nursing-mothers/
>
>To Use: Apply on the breasts and around the lymph area. Also apply
>on the spine at breast level. You can dilute 1-2 drops in 2 T of a
>carrier oil like Coconut oil or a cold pressed, unrefined avocado
>oil. Make sure you are using an 100% pure trusted brand therapeutic
>grade essential oil. I often like to use Young Living Oils because
>I know I can trust the purity and quality.
>
>Star Siegfried RN, IBCLC
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