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Fenugreek Users ~ Come on in

SO, here is my dilema.

I have been taking Fenugreek for about 4 weeks now and my supply is great. My bottle is almost gone and I am wondering if my supply will stay up if I stop taking them, or will I need to take them for the next 6 months (since I want to breastfeed for that much longer) ?

Anyone know?

Re: Fenugreek Users ~ Come on in

  • I took it for 3 weeks...great supply, and after 2 or so weeks of not using it, I noticed a difference.  I started it again...and my supply is better.
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  • try tapering off and see how your supply is. You might be able to go off completely.
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  • Have to keep taking it to keep supply up
  • I was told by my LC that once the milk increse occurs, that it would be fine to wean off of the fenugreek.  You should not stop taking it all at once, but lower the dosage gradually.  Your new increased milk supply should not be affected.

    BTW, if I may ask, what was your output before and after fenugreek (if you pump)?  I just started taking it on Friday, and have noticed an increase already, I'm just wondering if it will keep getting better.

  • Thanks ladies!

     Amber - I was at about an ounce and a half, MAX, before, and now on my left boob I get about 2 1/2 - 3 ounces and the right about 2 ounces each pump.

  • Thanks! That's goode to know.  It gives me hope.
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