The nursing mom with a headache

[Guest guest]

I hear the peppermint essential oil is good for headaches. And is probably

not contraindicated by nursing. Just another option you can investigate.

And remember, only PURE non-adulterated oil.

Kathleen

[Guest guest]

> I hear the peppermint essential oil is good for headaches. And is

probably

> not contraindicated by nursing. Just another option you can

investigate.

> And remember, only PURE non-adulterated oil.

>

> Kathleen

My apologies - because the original post is not included here I can't

follow the thread back. As an aromatherapist and breastfeeding

counsellor, can I please point out two things? Use of peppermint oil

on a long-term basis can, over a period of time, reduce milk supply.

It has antigalactagoguic properties. I don't know the age of the

nursing baby here, but use of peppermint oil has also resulted in

documented cases of reflex apnoea in very young babies. I personally

would not use it near a young baby. Not a definite contra-

indication, but reason to be *very* careful with its use. Lavender

oil is good for headaches, as is Roman Chamomile, and these are far

gentler than peppermint. *Any* essential oil should be good quality

and pure.

If I am jumping in here and am way out of line, I'm sorry - maybe

members could remember to leave the original post intact, or at least

the original subject line so the thread can be followed back?

Love, light and peace,

Sue