Breast-feeding support

Calcium helps to overcome calcium deficiency; provides mineral nutrient that body needs. Take 1.0-1.4 g of calcium daily, in divided doses, for many months.

DHA is an omega 3 fatty acid; used by nursing women DHA promotes healthy mental function and healthy vision development in children. Take 1 g of DHA daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Fish oil contains omega 3 fatty acids; used by nursing women promotes healthy mental function and vision development in children. Take 3-6 g of fish oil daily, containing 18% EPA and 12% DHA, in divided doses, for many months.

Multivitamin & minerals are a nutritional support; they provide a multitude of vitamins and minerals; enhance immune system. Take multivitamin & minerals daily lifelong, in divided doses, as suggested on the label.

If used by breast-feeding mother, probiotics prevent allergy and allergic reactions in children. Take probiotics daily, in divided doses, during breast feeding period, as suggested on the label.

Fenugreek seeds are galactogogue; they increase milk production. Take crushed fenugreek seeds daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Garlic increases breast-feeding duration. Take garlic, containing 5-15 mg of alliin or 2.5-5.0 mg of allicin potential or 2-6 g of aged garlic daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Calendula is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples; softens and soothes the skin. Apply a topical preparation containing calendula 2-4 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label.

Chickweed is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples; accelerates healing. Apply chickweed containing topical preparation 2-4 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Comfrey is a demulcent; soothes sore nipples. Apply comfrey topical cream 2-3 times daily, for not more than 4 weeks per year, as suggested on the label.

GLA is an anti-inflammatory; reduces inflammation; soothes the breast. Apply black currant seed oil or borage oil or evening primrose oil containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many months, as suggested on the label. Use with oral GLA.