Just a couple more resources - Hale's Medications and Mother's Milk 200 has
lots of info, or go to Dr. Hale's website to search for information, at
http://neonatal.ttuhsc.edu/lact/  .

another useful site for herb information is
http://www.tnp.com/  The Natural Pharmacist - details info on conditions,
supplements, herbs, and
treatments;  medical, supplements and herbal.  Very well documented with
medical
journal articles, and Germany's supplemental advisory board opinions.

The Natural Pharmacist website states (only excerpts - see site for more
info and details):
"As a commonly eaten food, fenugreek is generally regarded as safe. The only
common side effect is mild gastrointestinal distress when it is taken in
high doses.

Because fenugreek can lower blood sugar levels, it is advisable to seek
medical supervision before combining it with diabetes medications.

Extracts made from fenugreek have been shown to stimulate uterine
contractions in guinea pigs.4 For this reason, pregnant women should not
take fenugreek in dosages higher than is commonly used as a spice, perhaps 5
g daily. Besides concerns over pregnant women, safety in young children,
nursing women, or those with severe liver or kidney disease has also not
been established. "

Michelle Bentley, BEd, CLE
LLL Canada Leader and AAPL
(this is the only place I ever use all these initials!)

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