Inducing Lactation with Herbs and Stimulation
DISCLAIMER: This is NOT INTENDED AS MEDICAL ADVICE in any way shape or form. It is highly recommended that you consult with your primary health care provider who knows you best. NEVER undertake any new regime without your doctor’s and pharmacist’s input. What may work well for one person may be dangerous for another. Always use CAUTION even with herbs as some people are allergic or may be affected in other ways. This article is for educational, fantasy and entertainment purposes only.
In my opinion Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle work best in unison . Then there is Goat’s Rue , note the proper Latin name as some other Rues also exist,
Botanical: Galega officinalis. I use herb this much use less often because it can be hard to get for some women or it comes in tincture or tea format. Most would rather have capsules. Another thing to consider is the herb supplier. As some ground up formats in capsules may contain the root part which has been recorded as possibly poisonous to sheep grazing in the fields !!There is no known human case of poisoning.
According to my experience and many studies done in the past, Goat’s rue increases breast milk production. Reports of the lactogenic effects of the plant exist. Goat’s rue given to cows would increase milk secretion from 35% to 50%. Goat’s rue is recommended in veterinary medicine to stimulate milk secretion. It’s use should only be under the supervision of a qualified clinical herbalist.
NOTE: Fenugreek and Goat’s Rue are also used by women for INCREASING breast size and yes these can do that. So use with care.
In addition to its lactogenic properties, Goat’s Rue comes from the same family as Fenugreek and is also considered to have anti-diabetic properties. Both herbs will affect blood sugar levels.
Fenugreek will make your sweat and urine smell like maple syrup!
Your doctor’s advice along with that of your pharmacist are very important.
There are many other herbs, a long list many women swear by.
Fennel, Anise, Hops, Oats, Dill, Red Clover. Alfalfa, to name a few.
STIMULATION
Stimulation every 3 hours is fine. Although better, it doesn’t have to be every 2 hrs if time is tight. And note that pumping longer than 20 minutes isn’t better.
Lactation hormones are only released into your system for a maximum of 20 minutes, so anything in excess is unnecessary and likely to cause irritation, even blisters depending on pump settings. Be aware that birth control pills contain estrogen, a lactation suppressant. Also of note is that prolactin hormones are usually at their highest levels between 1am and 5 pm so pumping during this time period is a must in my books.
I would also suggest you review the Marmet Technique;
http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/tips-and-solutions/130/how-to-manually-express-breastmilk—the-marmet-technique
Herbs
The following herbs have been found to be helpful in increasing milk supply for women on the protocols : (various herb suppliers show their own suggested dosages)
Start slowly and note ANY UNUSUAL SIDE EFFECTS. Discuss them with your doctor and pharmacist.
Fenugreek seed
3 capsules (580-610 mg each) 3 times a day with food
Blessed Thistle herb
3 capsules (325-390 mg each) 3 times a day with food
Goat’s Rue
3 capsules ( 20mg-200mg each) 3 times a day with food
( make sure you consult with your doctor and pharmacist first)
The paragraph following this paragraph comes from www.asklenore.com
They advocate for the use of the drug Domperidone and the birth control pill as part of the inducing program. I prefer not to take that path. I believe in using just nipple stimulation and herbs. Studies have shown that nipple stimulation alone if done right and on a schedule will produce the same results, in most cases the time period to bring in the milk was no greater. Domperidone is a gastrointestinal drug not approved by the FDA in the U.S.A. The following is their wording on their website.
“These dosages were arrived at through a review of the available literature, a review of the recommendations of several herbal companies, and anecdotal evidence. Many women on the protocols have found that fenugreek taken alone may cause stomach upset, but when taken in combination with the blessed thistle the stomach upset is reduced or nullified. Taking these herbs with food seems to help as well and is recommended by most of the herb suppliers. Often women report that they smell like maple syrup or curry while taking fenugreek. Many women have found these herbs to be most effective if they are begun after completion of the necessary time on the birth control pill-domperidone combination, and once the women have started to pump. Also, many women have reported feeling nauseated when starting the herbs too early. For this reason it is not desirable to take the herbs while taking the birth control pill and prior to pumping. ”
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Remembering the average woman produces about 450ml (.99 pint) to 800ml ( 1.76 pint) at full lactation, if one that is inducing comes close to these volumes , she is considered very successful.
The exceptional ones I have worked with or still see can produce as much as 3,500ml ( 7.7pints) to extremes of 8,340ml ( 18.3 pints or 2.2 U.S. gal.) These women are large breasted alright and with hyperlactation. How & why? Because of the amount of pumping, hand milking and suckling, some women are at it near round the clock. They love doing it. They love the feel of pumping and they love donating . Of course not all donate.
Many suckle multiple babies and adults. Several are single women who are addicted, yes addicted to pumping and the orgasms that come with it ! I see and hear from all types of lactating women, something your typical MD never sees or is not even aware this goes on.
Look on the various lactation groups and see how many women are nursing multiple adults or children and their mate.
Frankly I don’t even mention the volumes of milk I see to MDs as they just won’t believe it. Years ago I didn’t believe it was possible. Today I know that pound for pound there are women that can outclass a dairy cow. One Russian lady was nursing 8 babies at once. Imagine that. Try telling that to your MD without receiving some weird looks !
I can tell you that hardly a day goes by without me learning , seeing or hearing something new. Unfortunately some medical doctors seem to have the attitude that they already know it all or they are closed minded to anything that is found in alternative health care . I readily admit I certainly don’t know it all. Even after all these years I look for new ways of doing things even for the most basic of functions. How else can we go on to do better things and with more positive results. I learn from my patients , from my studies and from my daily observations. The human body is a work of art a masterpiece God’s works.
FREQUENT BREAST PUMPING TO INCREASE PRODUCTION
Just a note, much of what we know about lactation has come from the dairy industry. It is much easier to get research funds for commercial dairy research than it is for research about human lactation that doesn’t have commercial interests. Thus the reference to dairy cows.Frequent regular breast milkings are very important in humans as in dairy cows. I have always said that frequent nursings/pumpings/milkings do go a long way in promoting healthier breasts and increasing lactation volumes.I have seen 40 oz producing breasts go on to produce as much as 90-200oz following these frequent milkings.
Dairy cows have been specifically bred over many generations to have
large milk capacity in their udders, so they can better tolerate being milked twice or 3 times a day. More frequent milking will have less effect on cows compared to humans.
Humans have not, in general, been selectively bred in this way. And we know from research that women vary quite a bit on how much milk they can store.The larger the breasts the greater the storage capacity.
That means that more frequent milkings ( frequent emptying of the
breasts) is more likely to have a significant effect on yields.
I’ve seen some reports of farms where they are set up for the cows to
“self-milk.” It’s set up so that when the cow wants to be milked, she goes into a special stall, the machine attaches itself and the milk is drained. They found that the cows would go in to be milked more often than 2 times a day, and they did produce more milk. Therefore the machines paid for themselves in terms of healthier cows (fewer infections) and more milk production.
Some of you will find this information amusing. But trust me, it’s out there.
Women who are used to nursing or pumping daily and are hyper lactators should pump or nurse frequently. At the same time, the frequent milkings will further increase milk production.The woman must decide what her objectives are based on her situation.
Some of you know I have run a milk bank supplying milk for babies, and yes adults with medical conditions.
Insurance companies and HMOs know the need for milk banks and can pay from $3-$10 per oz of breast milk.Some of my milk donors, although many are very well paid thank you, usually pump every 3-4 hours. I even have 7 women who pump 3 times a night as well.
Some are very heavy producers, they rarely leave their house.While others with no humans to nurse but only “donate”, simply spend lots of time pumping non stop or practically have the pumps on walkers so they can pump as they do house chores. I have one woman who bought a new car on one year’s pumpings.
To see some of these SUPER DEDICATED pumpers is truly amazing. For some the breasts are really like money machines !!!!
Their large breasts are practically connected to the pumps all the time. Most find it extremely erotic to do house work with a pump constantly sucking away at their breasts.
If a pump breaks down I’m on call to replace it immediately before engorgement sets in. With these high milk yielders, the breasts must be constantly kept in pumping mode or else the milk backs up to where even heavy leaking breasts can’t keep up with the production.Then there are those that never leak a drop. Thus pumping is a must before the breasts balloon to beach ball sizes. Without these women many people would die. Finding such ladies is a treasure indeed.
Backed up milk can put so much pressure on the milk ducts to the point of shutting them down. Then a lactation consultant must take over and help massage their breasts so they can release enough milk to take the pressure off the closed ducts .Anyone considering increasing milk production must be prepared to frequently empty the breasts and to keep them as empty as possible. This will pass on the message to the breasts that more milk is required.
This information is an entertainment and educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatments.
Talk to your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist before following any medical regimen to see if it is safe and effective for you.
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