Severe Sore Throat in Nursing Mom

[Sydney AlixStudent]

Hi,

I have a family member who is struggling with a bad sore throat and very swollen tonsils. As she is also nursing a newborn, I am personally hesitant to recommend anything to her as I’ve yet to learn about herbal interactions and pregnant or nursing moms, so I’d greatly appreciate recommendations of any safe herbs that she could use!

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Lupe Whittaker

[Dr. Patrick JonesHomestead Instructor]

Have a look at the First lesson in the Individual Plants section on Pregnancy Safe Herbs (or something like that).

I also have a formula called Immunity Pregnant that’s safe for pregnant and nursing moms. The recipe for that formula is in the Immune System Formulas lesson in the Formulas and Formulations section. Load her up on Echinacea too.

A cold infusion of marshmallow and peppermint is soothing to the throat too.

Don't use herbs or combine herbs with medications or use them during lactation or pregnancy without talking with your healthcare provider.

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Sydney Alix

[Sydney AlixStudentTopic Author]

Thanks so much!

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