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Expert: - 9/17/2009


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My children are older and I have never stopped producing milk. I went to a doctor who did blood tests, everything was fine with the thyroid and prolactin? tests. I was referred to another doctor, had a mammogram, everything was ok, no tumors or anything. She suggested primrose oil capsules for 3 months and then I should come back to the office. I have my doubts, any suggestions?

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Evening primrose oil is sometimes suggested for breast pain, and there are some studies that support that.  I can't find any evidence that it helps with stopping production of milk.

If you are experiencing breast pain, I would give the evening primrose oil a try and see if it helps.

If you don't have any breast pain, I would ask the doctor why she thinks this will help your problem (maybe she knows of some studies that I am not aware of)

I'm sure this must be frustrating for you.  I hope it stops soon.

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Dorothy H, LCCE

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As a certified childbirth educator and birth doula, I can answer questions dealing with preparing for birth, childbirth classes, pregnancy, what happens during labor and birth, doulas, VBAC, natural childbirth, cesarean birth, interventions in labor, labor, birth, helping someone through labor, concerns or fears about labor and birth, doulas, breastfeeding, and other topics dealing with pregnancy, labor, and birth.

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Since 2004, I have taught childbirth education classes focused on helping couples gain confidence, make decisions for their birth, and give them tools for helping them get the birth they want. Since 2004, I have also attended births in local hospitals as a birth doula (as of 8/10, I have attended 120 births) so I am able to see firsthand what is working in helping couples deal with labor. I am also a mom of five children, and have various birth experiences myself, including unmedicated birth and a cesarean.

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Lamaze International DONA International

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International Doula Magazine

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I am a Lamaze-certified childbirth educator. I am a DONA-certified birth doula.

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I work with approximately 4-6 couples a month with my childbirth classes. I attend 2 births a month with doula clients.

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