
Explore herbs traditionally used to support lactation, learn how to achieve an optimal latch, maintain milk supply, and ease weaning, with a downloadable quick guide.
Explore ethical herb sourcing, including wild crafting with 100% plant ID and sustainable harvests; avoid big box stores and consider local stores, herbalists, and quality-controlled online suppliers.
Explore general dosing guidelines for tonic herbs to support milk supply, including teas, tinctures, extracts, and capsules, with 1–2 droppers or 1 cup tea, 2–3 times daily.
Explore traditional herbal galactagogues such as blessed thistle, fenugreek, hops, chaste tree berry, and marshmallow root to support milk supply, while consulting a lactation professional to address underlying issues.
Identify substances that may suppress milk supply, including high-dose vitamin B6, sage, pseudoephedrine, and corticosteroids; avoid excess sage and consult your provider for alternatives.
Learn how to achieve an optimal latch by letting the baby lead, with skin-to-skin and tummy-to-tummy positioning for an asymmetrical latch and wide gape; pain isn't normal.
Boost milk supply by removing milk often through on-demand nursing or frequent pumping (every 10–15 minutes) to raise prolactin, and ensure a latch. Nurse on demand to support milk removal.
Discover how to reduce milk supply gradually to ease nursing, address excessive production, and plan weaning. Learn signs of overproduction, gradual timing, and safe practices to prevent engorgement and mastitis.
Enhance your breastfeeding and lactation journey with herbal aids for optimal latch, milk supply, and weaning. Learn from a certified master herbalist and certified lactation consultant.
Get off to great start for your breastfeeding journey with everything from traditional herbal galactagogues to a step by step process for achieving an optimal latch.
In this course we cover:
-Traditional herbal galactagogues as well as where to source quality herbs, ways to take herbs, and general dosing guidelines
-Items to avoid that may interfere with milk supply
-How to achieve an optimal latch and assess your baby's latch
-Effective ways to increase milk supply by changing the way you nurse
-Safe ways to reduce milk supply for dealing with an oversupply or starting the weaning process as well as ways to identify an oversupply and official recommendations for weaning ages to consider
There are tips mixed in throughout the course, as well as visual aids during the portion on optimal latching. At the end of the course you will receive the Quick Guide PDF with all of the notes from the course to download, print out, and refer back to as often as needed.
This is a great course for mothers-to-be, new moms, mothers new to breastfeeding, and those struggling with finding a good latch. Your breastfeeding journey should be a memorable one, so get the information you need to help it go smoothly for both mama and baby.