Breastfeeding experiences vary widely among mothers. While some find it relatively easy, others may struggle significantly. Regardless, breastfeeding is a choice, and if you decide to breastfeed but face difficulties, there are numerous ways to seek help.
Beyond homeopathy, there is a wealth of support available for breastfeeding mothers and their babies. Lactation consultants bring extensive experience and can make a significant difference. Organizations like the Australian Breastfeeding Association and other support groups also offer invaluable advice and encouragement. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help—it’s out there.
Below are some major homeopathic remedies for breastfeeding issues, but this list is just the beginning. Consult a homeopath if you can’t find a remedy that works for you.
Insufficient or Absent Milk Flow
Lac Caninum
- Milk decreases in one breast and then the other.
- Breasts feel very full, with constant pain and soreness, worsening with any movement.
- Breasts may feel like they are full of hard lumps.
- Nipples are painful, and the pain persists.
- Possible conflict between the sexuality of breasts and breastfeeding.
- Sensitivity to light, noise, and surroundings.
Urtica Urens
- No milk or very little milk, without any apparent reason.
- Swollen breasts with stinging and burning pains, possibly itchy.
- Lack of symptoms in general.
Chamomilla
- Milk dries up after anger.
- A strong outburst of anger or loss of self-control.
- Decreased flow starts after the emotional episode.
Calcarea Carbonica
- Watery, possibly blue-colored milk.
- Stitching pain in the breasts when feeding.
- Breasts are full, heavy, hot, and tender.
- Milk disagrees with the baby, causing crying and refusal to nurse, despite being generally happy.
- Baby with a sweaty head.
Ignatia
- Recent emotional shock.
- Possible hysteria or extreme disappointment.
- Consider following birth trauma or unresolved emotions around the birth.
Agnus Castus
- Milk starts to come through, then quickly stops.
- Feelings of sadness and depression.
- Anemia with marked weakness.
Pulsatilla
- Crying when the baby latches.
- Swollen and painful breasts.
- Weak, changeable flow of milk.
- Feeling better with fresh air.
- Generally tearful and no thirst.
Baby Refuses Milk or Milk Disagrees with Them
Calcarea Phosphorica
- Wants to nurse a lot but vomits easily, refuses milk, or develops colic from nursing.
- Thin milk.
- Baby with cold hands and feet.
- Baby may stretch a lot.
Silica
- Diarrhea and vomiting from nursing.
- Sour vomiting and sour curds in the stool.
- Baby clearly does not want to nurse.
- Symptoms develop after normal nursing.
Aethusa Cynapium
- Complete intolerance to milk.
- Projectile vomiting of greenish or yellowish curds, with significant diarrhea.
- Baby falls asleep fast after vomiting, then appears hungry upon waking.
Painful Breasts
Phytolacca
- Intense pain on starting to nurse.
- Pain radiates from the nipple, under the arm, and over the whole body.
- Sore and cracked nipples.
- Hard knots and lumps in the breasts.
Croton Tiglium
- Swollen, hard, inflamed breasts.
- Excruciating pain from the nipple to the back when the baby sucks.
- Pain in the scapula on the side of feeding.
- Possibly cracked nipples.
Belladonna
- Very hot, swollen, and heavy breasts.
- Sudden onset of fever, which may come and go.
- Pain worsens with jarring movements like stepping down or walking.
Silica
- Cracked, very sensitive, swollen, hard, and bleeding nipples, possibly inverted.
- Constant burning pain in nipples, worsened by feeding.
- Sharp cutting or stitching pain in the breasts.
- Inflamed and lumpy breasts.
- Baby vomits and refuses to nurse due to blood.
Castor Equorum
- Cracked, sore, ulcerated nipples.
- Red and swollen areola and breasts.
- Itchy breasts.
- Worsens with the touch of clothing, possibly more on the left side.
If these remedies have not helped, and you would like support please consult a homeopath for treatment.
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