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Posted: Feb 08 2011 at 3:24pm | IP Logged Quote lovebeingamom
I know that some herbs and hearbal teas can affect the breastmilk - does anyone know if DECAF green tea would affect my supply (increase/decrease)? Thanks!
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Posted: Feb 08 2011 at 3:34pm | IP Logged Quote JodieLyn
I don't think it does.. but that's just off the top of my head.. caffiene can effect supply.. because it's diuretic.. and decaffinated teas still have some caffiene but very low amounts so I wouldn't worry about it myself.

But if you're struggling with supply then you'd need to be more careful than otherwise.

It also depends on why you want to drink it and in what quantities.

If you need help keeping your supply up there's some good herbal teas out there for that.

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Posted: Feb 08 2011 at 3:46pm | IP Logged Quote lovebeingamom
My supply is fine .... I just didn't want to compromise it, that's all. I enjoy drinking green tea (in moderation) and would like to have a glass or two a day. Thanks for your input Jodie!
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Posted: Feb 08 2011 at 3:50pm | IP Logged Quote MaryM
Actually camellia sinensis (black, green or white tea) as an herb is considered a galactagogue - meaning it increases milk production.

~From The Nursing Mother's Herbal - by Sheila Humphrey


When we counsel breastfeeding moms regarding caffeine it is usually with cautions regarding its effect as a stimulant and not as a diuretic (as the amount needed to see the diuretic effect is higher). The stimulant effect is watched more as it might affect the baby. But many babies are not affected by it or only when amount of caffeine are quite high - higher than most bf moms are drinking. And in this case decaf is going to minimize exposure- though as Jodie pointed out it is not really completely eliminated.

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