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The Newman-Goldfarb Protocols for Induced Lactation, a guide for maximizing breast milk production
The Newman-Goldfarb protocols were developed from information published in Dr. Newman's book "Dr. Jack Newman's Guide to Breastfeeding"
(Harper-Collins, 2000). In the US the title is "The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers" by Dr. Jack Newman (Prima Publishing, 2000).

BREASTFEEDING BASICS

BREASTFEEDING AND HEALTH

ADOPTIVE BREASTFEEDING

NEWMAN-GOLDFARB PROTOCOLS FOR INDUCED LACTATION

Introduction to Induced Lactation

Introduction to the Protocols

Medical Conditions and the Protocols

Medications and Herbs

Domperidone

Birth Control Pills

-Herbs

Breastfeeding Your Adopted Baby

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Information

 

WHEN YOUR CHILD
NEEDS EXTRA CARE

ISSUES AND CONCERNS

BREASTFEEDING MYTHS

INTERESTING QUOTES

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

CHINESE ARTICLES

Herbs

In addition to the medications described above, the following herbs have been found to be helpful in increasing milk supply for women on the protocols:

Fenugreek seed
3 capsules (580-610 mg each) 3 times a day with food
Blessed Thistle herb
3 capsules (325-390 mg each) 3 times a day with food
These dosages were arrived at through a review of the available literature, a review of the recommendations of several herbal companies, and anecdotal evidence. Many women on the protocols have found that fenugreek taken alone may cause stomach upset, but when taken in combination with the blessed thistle the stomach upset is reduced or nullified. Taking these herbs with food seems to help as well and is recommended by most of the herb suppliers. Often women report that they smell like maple syrup or curry while taking fenugreek. Many women have found these herbs to be most effective if they are begun after completion of the necessary time on the birth control pill-domperidone combination, and once the women have started to pump. Also, many women have reported feeling nauseated when starting the herbs too early. For this reason it is not desirable to take the herbs while taking the birth control pill and prior to pumping.

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Newman-Goldfarb Protocols. © Lenore Goldfarb, B.Comm, B.Sc, IBCLC
and Jack Newman, MD FRCPC, November 2002

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