Taking supplements before baby's born?

JenLy2012

Hi all,

I had supply issues with DD1 and while I did BF her until she was 18 months I did supplement formula starting at 2 weeks PP.  I am hoping to start building my supply right away with this and my MW said to start taking Go Lacta at 36 weeks.  Has anyone done this? Did you notice a change at all?  Can you do it with other supplements (fenugreek, motherlove milk plus, Gaia?)  or is it just Go Lacta? 

TIA! 

harmonicbabe26

I had supply issues with DD1, never was able to have 100% supply with her despite trying every trick out there (yes EVERYthing). I know each baby and case is different, but wanting to give myself the best chance I brought my herbs to the hospital with me and have been taking them since about day 2-3. So far I am able to cover all her needs and she is gaining. Not sure how much of it is me and how much the herms and all other tricks I am doing, but I'm not willing to chance it by stopping. So yeah, cover your bases and get have supplements ready even when you go to deliver. Don 't take them sooner as herbs may not be safe for pregnancy though.

JenLy2012

Thanks for the advice! My mom and grandma have struggled with supply issues too so I know it's genetic.  Maybe I'll just wait to start them until I deliver.  I was going to start them right away in the hospital but my MW said I could start them at 36.  But you are right....it doesn't make sense if I don't have issues this time.  

JenLy2012

I always took supplements with fenugreek in them but never straight up.  Did that work for most of you?  Maybe I should try that this time around if needed.  I used Gaia, Mother's Milk Plus and Go Lacta.  As well as a million other things...oatmeal, flax, tea, cookies etc.  Supply issues suck and really hoping this time is different.

JenLy2012

AnotherDreamer said:

Fenugreek gave me an extra ounce a pumping session with my DS & it worked quickly, so I definitely think it's worth a try by itself if you do have an issue after delivery. My LCs recommended I switch to Mother's Love Milk Plus but that made my supply drop. If Fenugreek is added with other things, the dose is much lower than recommended. I think I was taking 2 610mg pills 3x a day. Here's Kellymom's info on dosing- https://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/herbs/fenugreek/#dosage

Thank you! I should have tried this with last baby but for sure will this time if needed.  I appreciate the advice!