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What Is Milk Thistle and How Does It Boost Milk Supply?

Herbs have helped thousands of women to stimulate their milk supply, across the globe and over the centuries they have been a trusted confidant. There are so many herbs that serve as milk supply supplements and work wonders to increase the milk supply in the most natural way and having the least number of side effects. Herbs like Fenugreek, Fennel seeds, Blessed thistle, Shatavari, Goat's rue, Brewers Yeast and Milk thistle are called galactagogues. Breastfeeding can be a very tumultuous ride for the mother and the baby. They both need time, patience and understanding to come to terms with this new task. But if the mother is having a low supply of milk then the task becomes even more difficult. A hungry, perturbed and unsatisfied baby can be very challenging to pacify, he/she will not be gaining proper weight and will not be peaceful at any given time. Many mothers worry about their milk supply and look for the most natural milk supply booster . As there is a huge assortment of

Blebs and Breastfeeding: What are they?

A nipple bleb or blocked nipple pore is a very painful white, yellow dot that is either on the nipple or on the areola. To put it in simple words it’s basically milk under the skin, it occurs when a tiny little skin overgrows a milk duct opening. The reason for these milk blebs is said to be breast milk, when the milk becomes thick and hard it starts to form these milk cysts or lumps. This leads to the accumulation of milk behind the breasts which halts the flow of milk near the nipple. The overgrown skin obstructs the healing process making it a prolonged and painful thing to endure. A milk bleb looks smooth, shiny and appears as a single dot on the areola. Mothers can feel an inflaming and piercing pain initiating from the spot that goes behind the area as well. These milk blisters are stubborn and persistent, remaining on the breasts for several days or even weeks. They also go almost instantaneously when the skin peels away from the strained area. It’s often said that this milk b