Hi Bonny,

Have a caution with alfalfa, according to the literature it is not
recommended in pregnancy and breastfeeding:

It contains a great deal of flavonoids, steroids, cumestans, vitamins and
minerals

Attributed effects though not clinically tested are: agonist of estrogen,
antianemic and diuretic.

Also, there is no reliable data that would support its use as galactagogue.

At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk
were not found.

Because its estrogenic effect it should not be consumed during pregnancy
and breastfeeding.
Caravanina which is one of the components, is toxic if continuously used.
Pancytopenia, Hemolytic anemia and Lupus Erythematosus have been described
as induced by frequent consumption of germinated-seeds or tablets of alfalfa

​http://e-lactancia.org/producto/47

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> ------------------------------
>
> Date:    Sat, 26 Aug 2017 13:57:16 -0400
> From:    Bonny Reid <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: History of delayed lactogenesis
>
> Hi all,
> I am working with a mom who is expecting her 3rd baby.  She has had
> healthy and uncomplicated pregnancies, births, and immediate postpartum
> periods but has experienced a delay in increased production volumes until
> day 10 with adequate supply and continued breastfeeding beyond one year
> with both children.  We are discussing the use of 30mg of domperidone or
> metoclopromide for a week or so beginning the day of birth to try and
> expedite the onset of milk productioin. This would possibly be in addition
> to alfalfa and moringa beginning at 36wks.  Likewise, maximizing hand
> expression and nursing within the first hour of birth and prolonged skin to
> skin are at the top of the to-do list of course.  I would love to hear
> thoughts or experiences regarding similar situations and if this sounds
> like a reasonable plan.
> Many thanks in advance for sharing your wisdom and knowledge!
> Bonny Reid, MSW, IBCLC
> Raleigh, NC
>
>

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