PPD herbal supplement advice please

[erthe_mama]

I've been asked to look into herbal helpers for ppd for a mama. Any ideas?

I've suggested Rescue Remedy for a part-time fix, and suggested she see her caregiver, but she'd like to know what her options are.

Thanks!!

[mwherbs]

small frequent meals, no simple sugars sodas or caffeine, B vitamin supplements, magnesium, possibly some amino acid supplements, rule out low/borderline thyroid issues, social support for transitioning into parenthood, consider use of St John'swort, aroma therapy,movement/exercise

[wombjuice]

Has she already had her baby, or is she currently pregnant? If the latter, I would present the idea (gently--some people are really squicked out about this) of eating her placenta or having it dried and put into capsules to take as needed.

[MidwifeErika]

Fish oil can be helpful for moods as well. It is the omega-3 fatty acids that are so great, so it can be taken from other sources as well, but fish oil just seems so easy for the body to use that I have heard many women say that worked much better than any other source.

eating enough protein and drinking enough water can be helpful as well.

[onlyAngil]

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