Using herbs while breast pumping has made a HUGE difference in the milk supply of many mothers. With my first child, I was pumping regularly with a Medela breast pump. But, once I started using Chamomile my milk supply just went nuts! I could not believe how much good, rich milk I was able to pump. The only downside was my husband said I smelled like maple syrup while taking the herb...

Fenugreek - Fenugreek has been used for centuries to increase the flow of milk, and was used historically as such, along with fennel, by wet nurses in the southern United States in days gone by.

Fennel Seed - The Wise Woman Herbal suggests that breastfeeding women use the seeds of fennel or any of its close relatives (anise, cumin, caraway, coriander and dill) to improve their milk supply. Although clinical evidence for its efficacy is lacking, fennel seed has enjoyed centuries of use as a galactagogue. Its mechanism of action is unknown.

Blessed Thistle - It is said to work by stimulating the flow of blood to the mammary glands, and thereby enriching the milk flow.

Alfalfa - Alfalfa is thought to dramatically help bring the milk in for the nursing mother. It enriches the quality of the milk and is much preferable to other hot beverages, such as regular tea, which can pollute the breast milk.

Chamomile - Chamomile Flower is considered safe by the FDA, with no known adverse effects in pregnancy, lactation, or childhood. Chamomile tea is commonly used by nursing moms for relaxation.