question about starting herbs for bf'ing in pg

[beautiful_mama]

not sure if this is the place to ask this or not, if not if someone could point me to someone that can help...or where I should post it...


My M/W had suggested that I ask about starting to take goat's rue now in the last few weeks of pg in order to help my milk once baby gets here....( i have breast hypoplasia and took GR with my last baby after it was DX when he was 11 days old, so I am familiar with it)

does anyone know or know of anyone that might know if this is something I can do or not?

[MamaBear1976]

Originally Posted by doulamom7

not sure if this is the place to ask this or not, if not if someone could point me to someone that can help...or where I should post it...


My M/W had suggested that I ask about starting to take goat's rue now in the last few weeks of pg in order to help my milk once baby gets here....( i have breast hypoplasia and took GR with my last baby after it was DX when he was 11 days old, so I am familiar with it)

does anyone know or know of anyone that might know if this is something I can do or not?

I have read that Goat's Rue is contraindicated for pregnancy, and I've never found a reason why.

[beautiful_mama]

Originally Posted by MamaBear1976

I have read that Goat's Rue is contraindicated for pregnancy, and I've never found a reason why.

thanks for your response

Anyone else or anyone know who on here I could ask to know for sure?

[beautiful_mama]

bumping for more replies please ...anyone?

[MamaBear1976]

Me again.

I found this link to a place that sells goat's rue, and they do not recommend it for pregnancy. It could be just to cover their @sses, though.

Like I said, I couldn't find a reason why.

Also, and this is anecdotal, so take it with a grain of salt, I've heard that goat's rue acts on the body in a similar way to Metformin (glucophage), which has been determined to be safe when taken during pregnancy and lactation. Even with that, though, goat's rue and Metformin aren't identical, so I wouldn't chance it.

[DancingOtter]

Should be safe in moderate doses.

[beautiful_mama]

Originally Posted by MamaBear1976

Me again.

I found this link to a place that sells goat's rue, and they do not recommend it for pregnancy. It could be just to cover their @sses, though.

Like I said, I couldn't find a reason why.

Also, and this is anecdotal, so take it with a grain of salt, I've heard that goat's rue acts on the body in a similar way to Metformin (glucophage), which has been determined to be safe when taken during pregnancy and lactation. Even with that, though, goat's rue and Metformin aren't identical, so I wouldn't chance it.

yeah that would make sense because supposedly my condition can be caused by PCOS ...which is what they prescribe the metformin for etc...

hmmm....
I have been noticing though that I am getting shooting pains in my breasts this pg, versus previous pgs,so maybe the effects from last time are still there? I hope so

[booklady1178]

Motherlove's website says goat's rue can be taken at the end of pregnancy, but I haven't been able to find any references for this statement.

[MamaBear1976]

Originally Posted by doulamom7

yeah that would make sense because supposedly my condition can be caused by PCOS ...which is what they prescribe the metformin for etc...

hmmm....
I have been noticing though that I am getting shooting pains in my breasts this pg, versus previous pgs,so maybe the effects from last time are still there? I hope so

Could be.

Also, you probably already know this, but with each subsequent pregnancy, your lactational ability, happily, increases!

[bumblebeej]

Hi, I'm typing straight out of Mother Food by Hilary Jacobson.

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Pregnancy: Good general safety rating, but no extensive testing. Take goat's rue well beneath therapeutic dosage, for instance, one mild cup of tea a day. Mothers needing the medicinal effects of goat's rue during pregnancy might consider taking metaformin instead, under the guidance of their doctor.

Side Effect: can lower blood sugar, not to be used by diabetics except under the guidance of your doctor.

(skipping some stuff here)


Dosage and Preparation:
Tincture: Take 1-2 ml of tincture or 10-15 drops, 3 times a day
Tea: Pour 1 cup of boiling water over 1 teaspoon of the herb, steep 5-10 minutes. Drink 2-3 cups a day.

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OK, the directions there are for AFTER the baby comes. Right now only drink the one cup of weak tea.

I have IGT as well and pregnant, and right now I'm taking 8 alfalfa a day from Shaklee. Been at it since 9 weeks and I'm 23 weeks now. I can squeeze a lil colostrum out.

So, I'm hopeful! Always hopeful!

HTH

[beautiful_mama]

great info thanks ladies

I don't deal with diabetes (gestationalor otherwise) so much as hypoglycemmia...so I AM used to blood sugar issues etc, I guess I can do the weak tea and play it by ear.

I have tried to squeeze something out, but it hurts so I stopped!!
Hoping that this time around I will only need to barely supplement if at all!!