January 2013 Moms

Fenugreek

Anyone with experience: how much Fenugreek should  I take to see the best results in increased milk supply?

Re: Fenugreek

  • The typical dose is 3 capsules, 3 times a day. You know it is working if you start to smell like maple syrup. I am taking 4 capsules, 3 times a day because the lower dose wasn't working for me. 
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    imageMasonMama:
    The typical dose is 3 capsules, 3 times a day. You know it is working if you start to smell like maple syrup. I am taking 4 capsules, 3 times a day because the lower dose wasn't working for me.nbsp;
    I'm glad you said this. I have been taking 3 3x a day but my supply hasn't been that good, I don't smell like maple syrup and haven't in a while, and the LC mentioned going up to 4 if I wanted.

    Me exactly too. I just went up to 4 pills 3x a day today and am hoping for better results.

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  • PP are correct about the fenugreek dosing, but sometimes it can upset LO's stomach. That's why it's usually recommended to also take blessed thistle.
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  • I never really had supply issues but I drink organic mothers milk tea a couple times a day. Has fenugreek, no caffeine, and some other goodies.

    Try it can't hurt
  • according to my mom, IBCLC, they'll spit up more or act like they've got reflux... my baby's just a spitter though and the blessed thistle didn't change that. But she said that for some babies, it helps especially if it's being caused by the fenugreek.
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  • The Fenugreek you guys are taking, what does the dosage say on the bottle? Mine says 1 pill 2x/day. Are you guys just upping the dosage, or is that what your bottle says? I am just wondering if there are different strengths of the pills? TIA.
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    The Fenugreek you guys are taking, what does the dosage say on the bottle? Mine says 1 pill 2x/day. Are you guys just upping the dosage, or is that what your bottle says? I am just wondering if there are different strengths of the pills? TIA.

     That's what mine says as well, so I just take 2 pills a day, plus I drink 1 cup of mother's milk tea, and 2 cups of nettles tea. Is it okay to just up the dosage or to follow the prescribed dosage?

     

  • mistd78mistd78 member
    I am taking 3 pills 3 times a day and have yet to smell the maple syrup.  I tried this earlier while on maternity leave, and the maple syrup smell was very noticeable, and kind of nice lol.  I also am taking the blessed thistle 3 pills 3 times a day as well as Shatavari 1 pill 2x per day.  I have not started the mothers milk tea again yet, but plan to in the next day or two.  I have not had a response yet but am hoping if I up the Fenugreek to 4 pills maybe that will help too.
    ~Misty
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