I have a friend who recently had a beautiful baby that was born with health problems that resulted in a prolonged stay at the hospital. Because of this she hasn't been able to nurse, but has been pumping. A pump doesn't get quite the milk flow that a suckling baby can produce so she reached out to me for some herbs that could help increase her milk flow and this is what I came up with. Women that desire to nurse can come into other problems beyond my friend's experience with

There are two main types of chamomile, although there are many species, the most commonly used is German Chamomile which is true chamomile and has the signature, sweet, apple-like flavor. It is a self-seeding annual unlike its cousin, Roman chamomile, which is a perennial and known also as garden chamomile, it has larger blossoms and a more bitter flavor. True chamomile (German) has mild, gentle, and soothing properties while the garden chamomile (Roman) does not so it shou

Catnip is one of the best children's herbs as it is gentle and safe, yet powerful for upset stomach, colic, and digestive problems. It also helps calm children and babies and aids in a restful sleep. It is great herb choice for pregnancy, nursing, and babies. Nepeta cataria Family: Labiatae - mint Parts used: leaves and blossoms Actions Antispasmodic, Analgesic Anesthetic Antacid Anti-Inflammatory Anodyne Astringent Bug Repellent Carminative Cholagogue Diaphoretic Emmenagog

Also known as: uterotonic labor and birth Herbs that assist labor, promote ease in childbirth and stopping postpartum bleeding. What they do: Stimulate labor contractions Induce or speed labor Help with childbirth pain Stop postpartum bleeding When to consider them: Childbirth, pain associated with labor and birth, and afterbirth. Herbs Angelica Black cohosh Black cohosh Cedar berries Cinnamon Crampbark (after birth pain) Cotton root Dong quai Honeysuckle Horehound Lobelia Ju