Re: [ozmidwifery] Alfalfa tea
Title: Re: [ozmidwifery] Alfalfa tea Hi Michelle, According to Susun Weed's The Wisewoman Herbal Childbearing Year, simple teas or infusions of nourishing herbs such as Comfrey, Raspberry Leaf, Nettles, Alfalfa or Red Clover encourage a plebtiful supply of breast milk and a relaxed, healthy mother. These mineral rich nourishing herbs also protect you from mineral loss during the stress of nursing and infant care. Rotate, using each one for a week, to derive the unique benefits that each offers. I'm pretty sure alfalfa is also inthe Weleda Nursing Mother's Tea which a lot of the women I see really enjoy in the first few months. Alfalfa is also high in vitamin K which is another good reason to add it to the 'can do' list for the breastfeeding months/years. Alfalfa tea has long been used by midwives to increase breastmilk quantity and quality. Hope this helps, Sue Hi everyone, Have been following the discussion about breastfeeding and ways of increasing supply. Just have a query has anyone had an experience with using alfalfa tea to increase supply? A friend of mine said she had an oversupply for 6 months which someone told her was due to drinking alfalfa tea. Cheers Michelle Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
[ozmidwifery] Alfalfa tea
Hi everyone, Have been following the discussion about breastfeeding and ways of increasing supply. Just have a query has anyone had an experience with using alfalfa tea to increase supply? A friend of mine said she had an oversupply for 6 months which someone told her was due to drinking alfalfa tea. Cheers Michelle Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Alfalfa tea
Could be, but I had oversupply with all 3 of mine because I am ancient enough and it was pre HIV etc I actually donated to milk banks. I took it as a blessing, though I leaked everywhere..it was a little annoying at times. marilyn - Original Message - From: Michelle Windsor To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 07, 2004 12:57 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Alfalfa tea Hi everyone, Have been following the discussion about breastfeeding and ways of increasing supply. Just have a query has anyone had an experience with using alfalfa tea to increase supply? A friend of mine said she had an oversupply for 6 months which someone told her was due to drinking alfalfa tea. Cheers Michelle Find local movie times and trailers on Yahoo! Movies.
Alfalfa response for Susan Kay
Hi Susan, In response to your request for a reference try ' Wise Woman Herbal For The Childbearing Year' by Susun Weed -Ash Tree Publishing'86. Discussions include -' Nettle or Alfalfa leaf infusion or tea taken throughout the pregnancy will increase available vitamin K and hemoglobin in the blood. ( mostly, recommendations/advice r/t optimal health and heamorrhage prevention in mother) "Vitamin K sources- Alfalfa, nettles, kelp. Depleters - frozen foods, rancid fats, air pollution, antibiotics, mineral oil" Section also on Herbal Pharmacy. Hope this is helpful, CHEERS Katrina Corcoran. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: Alfalfa
Marianne Idel, hombirth midwife and nutritionist would support this. Contact me and I'll give you her phone number. I think she has the references. Dr. Kathleen Fahy Associate Professor Midwifery Co-ordinator University Southern Queensland 07 46312377 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Susan Kay [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, July 31, 1999 5:34 To: ozmidwifery Subject: Alfalfa Does anyone have any references to back up a claim by on of our clients that if she takes alfalfa in 3rd trimester, her baby does not need Vitamin K? Also, would be interested in dosages etc. Many thanks Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Alfalfa
Does anyone have any references to back up a claim by on of our clients that if she takes alfalfa in 3rd trimester, her baby does not need Vitamin K? Also, would be interested in dosages etc. Many thanks Susan [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
