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Saw Naturopath for Supply Issue (thoughts?) long...

tuicatmamatuicatmama member
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Hey,

I've been having major supply issues since my son was released from the NICU when he was 9 days old (was fine up till that point).

I went on domperidone (8 pills a day) for 9 weeks, and finally gave it up as it was super hard on my stomach.

Have since started flaxmeal, in addition to oats, and I pump several times a day (have been doing so since the baby was born). I have to supplement.

Just returned from the Naturopath who said that the supply issue is linked to stress. He prescribed several things:

Aconite, Kali Carbonicom, Palsailla, Blessed Thistle, and a tea made out of fenugreek, hops, borage, and fenell 

My MD is against it, my husband is against it, and my parents are against it. I just want to make more milk, but am also nervous.

Thoughts?

TIA :) 

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Re: Saw Naturopath for Supply Issue (thoughts?) long...

  • smilelarismilelari member

    Why is everyone against it, especially the MD?  Sounds pretty benign especially compared to domperidone

    I recently started seeing an acupuncturist for supply issues.  Supply seems to be slowly going up (although it's a bit early to tell).  I'm taking chinese herbs along with the acupunture treatments

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    Seriously! The reaction was like I said that I was going to take crack...
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  • cindy453cindy453

    Those are all herbs or homeopathic remedies- you can buy most of it at GNC or Whole foods, you won't be getting it in a baggy behind the high school, lol. It's MUCH milder than domperidone.

     Just to add another thing for them to freak about, lol- try shatavari :) 

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