Beyond Fenugreek: An Individualized Approach to Galactagogues - Melissa Cole, MS, IBCLC
Topic Overview:
Many parents struggle with milk supply concerns in the postpartum period. They often want to explore herbal care options. Clinicians have an important role in helping families understand the risks and benefits of botanical medicines. By helping parents identify herbal resources and safety information around herbs, care providers can help empower individuals to make an informed choice. We will discuss several unique herbs and their pharmacodynamic actions, therapeutic properties, and safety considerations. This presentation will help care providers think critically when it comes to a personalized, clinical approach to herbal care.
Objectives:
Identify two resources on clinical herbal information and safety
List three ways herbs may impact physiological action when it comes to lactation support
Describe three herbs that may help optimize postpartum mood
Our Speaker:
Melissa Cole is a board-certified lactation consultant, neonatal oral-motor assessment professional and clinical herbalist in private practice. Melissa is passionate about providing comprehensive, holistic lactation support and improving the level of clinical lactation skills for the health professional. She enjoys researching and writing, especially on topics such tongue tie and botanical medicine. Her bachelor’s degree is in maternal/child health and lactation and her master’s degree is in therapeutic herbalism. Before pursuing her current path, Melissa’s background was in education and cultural arts, which has served her well in her work as a lactation consultant and healthcare educator.
