>Can someone help me with the safety of herbal galactogogues used with moms of
>preemies, specifically blessed thistle and fenugreek?
>
>To be specific; baby was born at 31 weeks, 1# 13 oz, SGA preemie.  Now at 3
>weeks mom is only pumping 1/2 oz every 2 hours,  I suggesed fenugreek and
>blessed thistle, but neonatologist has asked me:
>
>1.  What is the safety of these herbs for a small preemie?
>2.  What are the levels in the milk?
>3.   and what are the possible effects on the baby?

Although I cannot give specific lab results or clinical study results on
this level (I'm not sure that any have been done), I can tell you that I
have used this program several times with premie moms, with no adverse side
effects for mom or baby.  Blessed Thistle combined with Fenugreek, offers
excellent results for 9 out of every 10 moms that I work with.  If you
would like detailed information on the program that I use, please do not
hesitate to contact me directly.

Wishing you health and wellness!

Tami Karnes,                            One With Nature
Certified Herbalist                     P.O. Box 1724
Sedona, AZ                              Sedona, AZ  86339-1724
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