What is a galactagogue? The technical definition is a food or drug that promotes or increases the flow of a mother’s milk. Galactagogues can be pharmaceuticals, herbals, and dietary (food). What do we know about them? Not much. There has been very little research done on these.…
Breastmilk – NOT Just a Food
One of our recent support group moms asked if I had ever heard of using breastmilk for ear infections. Uses for breastmilk (other than feeding a baby) have been around for CENTURIES! It’s been believed to cure diaper rash, conjunctivitis and even acne! Mostly, people…