Any other natural remedies I could try?

kittynik3

I am trying to increase for when I pump. I dont have a problem BF just when I pump. I have tried Mothers Milk and Fenugreek. MM kept him awake in the middle of the night. I just started the Fenugreek in herbal pill form but I am starting to smell the herbs which are coming through my pores, BMilk and he smells as well. Any other natural remedies I could try?

slmayer1981

Eat oatmeal- the old fashion kind. I've also heard that brewers yeast increases supply. I mix the flakes with a glass of OJ. It still tastes nasty but is much better than mixing it with water. There's also recipes online for lactation cookies, which is probably the only thing I haven't tried yet and I'm not sure what's in them.

tangerine1126

I haven't tried to increase my supply but I have some herbal tea ("Milkmaid Tea" from earthmamaangelbaby.com) on hand that is supposed to increase supply. I had one cup to try it, I liked it (I added honey and lemon). It might be worth a try. I'd also google methods and foods increase lactation supply. Good luck!

Holly_1007

make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating plenty of health foods.  pumping frequently can also help, you should pump until your breasts are empty and then an additional 5 minutes, and then try hand expressing when you are done pumping.

 mothers milk tea helps increase lactation, as well as herbs such as blessed thistle, fenugreek, goats rue.

make sure your pump fits your nipples correctly for accurate production. 

getting baby to nurse as frequently as possible is your best bet at increasing supply

kittynik3

All I was eating was Oatmeal when he was born and it doesnt seem to work anymore.  I made the the mothers cookies for myself all the time.  The teas, water and herbs are not making a difference. Apricots, greens and asparagus are kinda helping. I will just keep pumping more often... Thanks