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Posted 4/20/2012 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
So it's been a while since I've been here. I had a question for the board and your experience(s).

I just gave birth to my DD 3 weeks ago and we're breastfeeding. It's been ok'd by my Lactation Consultant and numerous doctors that even with my medications, I'll be fine, as will DD.

My LC says I have an oversupply and recommended mint tea throughout the day to help regulate it. Personally, I can barely stomach it. I think it's making my stomach feel worse, but what I find is that my GI office said it should be ok. I am not in a flare and haven't been for years. I don't want this to put me into a flare because then I couldn't BF anymore.

Other than being exhausted, which could contribute to the aversion to the tea, has anyone else experienced a flare after giving birth? If you've had mint/peppermint tea before, did you think it helped your UC or harm it? TIA.
Posted 4/20/2012 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
I flared after the birth of my daughter, too. And I had an oversupply problem with both of my kids. I never used mint tea for that, but I do enjoy mint tea on occasion. I never considered it bad or good for my IBD.

To really reduce the milk supply, the best method I learned about was to do single sided feedings. Don't switch breasts in a feeding. In fact, if your breast is not fully emptied by your baby on one feeding, use the same breast on the next feeding. You might have to express some milk from the other side just to prevent painful mastitis, but do not pump it or take a lot of milk out. Just enough to relieve any pressure.
Posted 4/20/2012 7:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for your response. I really hope I don't go into a flare but I guess time will tell. I am trying to concentrate on keeping me healthy but it's hard with the around the clock feedings and trying to eat and sleep myself.
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