Mama's Milk - Breastfeeding Herbal Tea
Lots of new, and not so new breastfeeding mums often worry whether their baby is getting enough milk.
This tea blend contains nourishing herbs to support a plentiful milk supply and herbs to bring calm to a windy or colicky baby. The perfect combo!
READ THE BLOG: Using Herbs to Boost Your Milk Supply
What is it?
Breastmilk supply is dependent on many factors. But one way to help is with herbs.
Herbs that help boost milk supply are called galactogogues (ga-lac-ta-gogs).
This word hails from the mid 19th century, from Greek gala, galakt- ‘milk’ + agōgos ‘leading’.
Galactagogue herbs have a long history of use and are thought to work by increasing prolactin release. Prolactin is a woman’s main breastmilk producing hormone. It's released into the bloodstream in response to the sucking stimulus.
According to the Australian Breastfeeding Association, galactagogues work best when breastmilk is being removed frequently and effectively from a mother’s breasts. When all factors contributing to a low supply have been identified and addressed, then galactagogues may help to speed up the process.
The actions of the herbs in this blend are:
- Galactagogue
- Carminative
- Nutritive tonic
- Anti-spasmodic
- Diuretic (gentle and safe variety)
What's in it?
Contains: Alfalfa (Medicago sativa), Blessed Thistle (Cnicus benedictus), Caraway seeds (Carum carvi), Fennel seeds (Foeniculum vulgare), Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella foenum-graecum), Goats Rue (Galega officinalis), Moringa leaf (Moringa oleifera), Nettle leaf (Urtica dioica)
100% Australian Certified Organic ingredients
Caffeine-free.
Fennel: "The leaves or seed, boiled in barley water and drank are good for nurses, to increase their milk and make it more wholesome for the child." Nicholas Culpeper, English Apothecary, Physician, Botanist (1616-1654)
How to use
Suitable from Day 1 postpartum.
For the best results drink 4-5 cups every 24 hours.
Can be served warm, cold or iced and add honey and/or lemon to taste if you wish.
Suitable for any breastfeeding mother, at any stage of her breastfeeding experience.
This is great if a mum has had supply issues with a previous baby, or a mum that will be having - or has had - a period of separation from her baby after the birth e.g. caesarean birth, baby in special care nursery and/or mum in adult special care.
Can also be used when a mum is needing to express on a regular basis e.g returning back to work. Also recommended for those mothers who feel their supply cannot quite keep up with their babies needs!
Unsure of which size to order? This may help.
Pair with
It may be used alongside other breastfeeding supportive products:
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