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cindy453 · October 2009

Just wanted to share a new herb I tried that is having awesome results. It's called Shatavari and is a supplement for women, it's been used in India forever. I started taking it yesterday and I'm already noticing a difference. Normally in the afternoon I need to supplement a bit and I get NOTHING when I pump. Today she has been satisfied with just milk from the tap, and I've pumped over an ounce in 4 minutes!

It's price is comparable to fenugreek but I'm having much better results. I am also taking Lactation Blend. Hope this helps somebody!

christin3580 · October 2009

what lactation blend? also are there any side effects with shatavari?

cindy453 · October 2009

Lactation Blend is by Vitanica- it's similar to More Milk Plus, I think. It smells like Mother's Milk Tea, but it's more potent since it's pill not a tea.

Shatavari doesn't have any side effects that I've noticed, and when I read up on it before ordering it didn't seem to have any either. Oh wait, it did say that it can be used as a cough suppressant! It's also taken sometimes for women with low libido Wink

I noticed side effects with fenugreek though... it gave me a headache.

tri047 · October 2009

Honestly, oatmeal has done it for me. Fenugreek did squat so I am weary of trying other supplement. I am now eating oatmeal every morning and I made myself some lactation cookies.