My dear friend and former midwife, Thalia Hufton (CPM, Tyler, Texas) is a wonderful source of information. See her birth center in the links section. Here is a question I asked her, with her reply.
Q: A friend of mine is really struggling with depression. Her baby is 18 months old and still nurses a little (morning/night, occasionally during the day). She knows she doesn't have much milk. Her cycles have returned regularly. Is there anything natural she could take to help?
A: If it's depression, not mood swings, I would suggest that she do either Sam-e or St. John's Wort--both safe for nursing baby but you can't use birth control pills when on St. John's Wort.
If it's truly hormonal--then red clover--also safe to take. And if two months on any of these herbs doesn't help she needs to see a medical doctor.
Thalia
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
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