Studies show that percentage of breast feeding mothers is increasing.There are lot of
evidences that breast feeding improves the immune function of the babies and support moms.
Some mothers go through difficulties during feeding/ lactation. Homeopathy can help amazingly
in this area and there are many clinical experiences, observations and scientific evidences
where homeopathy works effectively, safely and quickly in this area.
When choosing a homeopathic remedy for breastfeeding issues, it's important to:
Check the breasts for swelling, redness, lumps, or changes in the nipples.
Look at the milk — is it flowing well, discolored, or unusual in texture?
Observe the baby — is feeding going smoothly, or are there signs of discomfort, refusal, or thrush?
Here’s a very short summary of the remedies which can be useful during the struggles in breast
feeding for eg, cracked nickles, sore, mastitis, low milk supply, fatigued moms and so on.
Belladonna – Sudden, red, hot, throbbing mastitis
Bryonia – Hard, hot, pale breast; worse with movement
Borax 200C – Thrush in babies; startled easily; postpartum sadness
Calcarea Carb – Boosts milk in tired, chilly moms
Causticum – Increases milk in rheumatic women
Dulcamara – Low milk in cold, damp weather
Nat Mur – Oversupply; silent grief
Phytolacca – Painful, lumpy breasts; cracked nipples
Pulsatilla – Tearful, needs support; erratic milk supply
Ricinus Communis – Stimulates milk (not for labor or pregnancy constipation)
(Boerick Materia Medica)