Category Archives: Newborns

Prescription Food: Breast Milk??

If it looks like your baby is coming down with an eye infection, yes a little breast milk in the eye can be the remedy. Why? Breast milk contains IgA – a 1st line defense immunoglobulin, which is an antibody that identifies and kills bugs (i.e. bacteria and viruses).

An Herb for New Worrying Moms (Who Can’t Sleep)?

Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca) is a commonly prescribed herb for new mothers whose heart jumps every time their baby stirs. It calms their physiology so their nerves are no longer on overdrive (great for cardiac arrhythmias of this nature). Consult an ND to find if this is a suitable remedy for you.