Critical Thinking for the Clinician: Herbs for Lactation and Postpartum Mood

Many parents struggle with milk supply and mood concerns in the postpartum period. They often want to explore herbal care options for these issues. 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. Herbal options can have a physiological impact on milk supply and postpartum mood. This presentation discusses 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.