Green tea : Green tea isn't a true herbal tea. It contains caffeine, so you should limit how much you drink during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Chamomile tea : A cup of chamomile tea before bed may relax you, but again, avoid drinking large quantities. There is a suggestion it could stimulate the uterus or lead to circulation problems in your baby. Rose hip tea : There isn't enough information on rose hip tea to know whether it's safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Dandelion tea : There isn't enough information on dandelion tea to know whether it's safe in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Lemon balm : This tea is considered possibly safe and commonly used to relieve anxiety, irritability and insomnia. Parsley tea : Avoid parsley tea during pregnancy. If you drink large amounts, it may increase your risk of miscarriage and affect how your baby develops.
Learn more here about the development and quality assurance of healthdirect content. Herbal preparations are not required to have the same level of testing and proof that they work as do prescription medicines.
As a result, we know less about their side effects during breastfeeding. Some are known to be quite safe. Others have been shown to contain components that may not be safe. Read more on Australian Breastfeeding Association website. Caffeine is a stimulant, found in different amounts, in coffee, black and green tea, energy drinks, some soft drinks, and in chocolate.
Read more on Your Fertility website. Supporters of Ayurveda as a therapy for autistic children say it improves autism characteristics. Read more on raisingchildren. Complementary and alternative medicines CAM include acupuncture, herbal medicines and manual therapies such as massage and reflexology. Most medications are safe to use when you're breastfeeding. However, small amounts will get into your milk, and some medications may affect your milk supply. To be safe, check with your child's doctor, your doctor, or a pharmacist before taking any kind of medication, even over-the-counter drugs.
You can also refer to the following resources for more information:. It depends. Herbs and herbal products may be considered "natural," but they aren't necessarily safe.
Since herbs can be very potent, it's important to check with your healthcare provider before using them, including herbal teas and essential oils. As with pharmaceutical medications, herbs can get into breast milk and possibly affect your milk supply and your baby.
It's a myth though that peppermint , parsley , or sage will decrease your milk supply. But unlike over-the-counter and prescription medicines, herbs aren't regulated by the Food and Drug Administration FDA , so there's no guarantee of safety, strength, or purity. And very few herbs have been studied to learn their effect on nursing infants — so even the experts aren't completely sure what's safe and what's not.
Herbs such as fenugreek and fennel , for example, have been used for centuries to boost a nursing mom's milk supply, but there's little data to show that they're safe or effective in nursing moms and infants. Echinacea , which is used to prevent or treat colds, is another commonly used herb to approach with caution.
Some experts cite a lack of safety data and advise moms to avoid it while breastfeeding. Also, echinacea is often paired with goldenseal , which can be toxic in even moderate doses.
Most herbs used to season food — such as cumin , rosemary , and cilantro — are fine to include in your everyday diet in moderate amounts. But some, like sage , can cause problems if you consume them in large or concentrated amounts, such as medicinally or in teas.
There are some interactions between herbs — and between herbs and drugs — that you should be aware of. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more information. When researching herbs online, look for reliable, noncommercial sites rather than those that are selling herbal products. The National Institutes of Health , U. It's just as important to protect your baby from the effects of alcohol, caffeine, nicotine, and marijuana while breastfeeding as it was when you were pregnant.
The chart below describes how these substances can affect your breast milk — and what you can do to safeguard your baby. How much alcohol your baby gets from breast milk depends on how much you drink and when. Alcohol levels in breast milk peak about 30 to 90 minutes after your last drink.
But it takes two to three hours for one drink to clear your system. Drinking alcohol can harm your baby's motor development and adversely affect his eating and sleeping. Taking in more than mg of caffeine a day might affect your baby. When caffeine enters your bloodstream, a small amount ends up in your breast milk.
Limit your caffeine intake to less than mg per day — maybe even less if you're nursing a newborn or preterm baby. This is about the amount in three 5-ounce cups of coffee. When you smoke marijuana, small amounts of THC the psychoactive component of the drug appear in your breast milk. Secondhand smoke increases your baby's exposure to the drug. While you are breastfeeding, it is important to know what you eat or drink is safe for your baby or not.
While most people believe that herbal tea helps purify the blood and increase the production of breast milk, medical research is yet to prove the exact health benefits it offers [1].
The general opinion is that it is better to avoid drinking herbal tea while you are breastfeeding your little one. In case you do wish to have some, make sure you first speak to a licensed herbal practitioner, a lactation consultant or your medical practitioner. Just like any other food you consume, herbal tea too can enter your blood stream and permeate your breast milk. As the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate herbal teas, there is no guarantee of their purity, safety or strength.
Echinacea has been commonly used to treat or prevent upper respiratory tract infections. There is no information about the safety and efficacy of echinacea in breastfeeding. If you take echinacea while breastfeeding, watch for possible side effects in your baby, such as diarrhoea or constipation, poor feeding and skin rashes. Traditionally, fenugreek is used to increase milk supply. The transfer of fenugreek into breast milk is unknown and unusual side effects such as allergy, colic, abdominal discomfort and diarrhoea have been reported in babies.
Also, there is the potential for fenugreek to interact with other medicines. Garlic appears to be safe in amounts usually used in food preparation. There is no information on the safety of garlic supplements in breastfeeding. Ginger appears to be safe in amounts usually used in food preparation.
Avoid using large amounts as there is not enough information available about the safety of ginger while breastfeeding. Avoid using milk thistle because there is no information on the safety of this traditional medicine when used by breastfeeding mothers. When used as a tea, raspberry leaf is safe to use while breastfeeding. Raspberry leaf supplements should be avoided because there is limited safety information. It is recommended that an alternative medicine be considered.
In: Service NP, ed. Sydney;
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