Childbearing Year

Feritility wisdom

greetings Susun!

I am a friend of B. who spent time with you in NY many years ago (maybe she had a different name then).  It is through thinking of her that I feel inspired to turn to you for fertility wisdom. 

I have one beauty-full son who I conceived easily and breastfeed for 2 years.  While nursing (and for 6 months after weaning), I had no moon cycles.  My midwife asked me to do some bloodwork b/c she thought it was odd that I was still producing milk...we discovered "high prolactin levels"  of about 80 or 90.  I have had 3 irregular cycles over the last 6 months but I don't think I am ovulating at all.

Unfortunately, as I am now approaching the 1 year weaning mark, my milk production is actually increasing slightly and I haven't bled now for 40+ days.  I am taking Vitex and St. John's Wort and enjoy them both but I am beginning to feel emotionally frustrated as we want to have one more baby before we get too much older.  Any help would be lovely.

Thank you!!!
~J.

J. hello!
 
 
Are you also drinking nourishing herbal infusions daily? http://www.susunweed.com/How_to_make_Infusions.htm
 
Susun suggests two quarts of red clover infusion weekly, along with oat straw infusion too.
 
http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Fertility_After_Forty.htm
 
What is your diet like? Eating animal fats (yogurt, cheese, fish) and eliminating seed oils is very helpful in promoting fertility.
 
http://www.susunweed.com/Article_Nutrition.htm
 
Susun is unable to answer email questions as she is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. She has just started offering telephone consultations. If you are interested, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/ You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm
 
 
Sending love,
Justine Smythe
 
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Grapefruit seed extract and pregnancy

Hello
 I have been doing extensive research on the internet and I was wondering whether you could help me. I am 8 weeks pregnant and have had an upper respitory infection for over 4 weeks; I was wondering whether you had any information about grapefruit seed extract and if it is safe to use during pregnancy. I love your work and books.
Thanks for your time

I believe Susun would not suggest using grapefruit seed extract, at any time, especially not when pregnant. Have you been working with Echinacea tincture? Elecampane tincture? Elderberry tincture? Mullein leaf infusion? Garlic and Honey? Susun likes to use nourishing herbs to both prevent or cure illnesses. She has many articles and youtube videos at her site on these herbs and how to use them for preventative and remedial situations.
 
Susun is unable to answer email questions as she is devoting her time to her forthcoming book, “Down There, reproductive health for women and men” due out soon. She has just started offering telephone consultations. If you are interested, go to: www.herbalmedicinehealing.com/store/ You might also go to the Wise Woman Forum to ask your question in case a member can offer you help: www.susunweed.com/wisewomanforum.htm
 
 
Sending love,
Justine Smythe
 
www.wisewomanweb.com
www.wisewomanbookshop.com
www.wisewomanuniversity.org