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Fenugreek users ?'s for you

cookimonstarcookimonstar member
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I just picked up some fenugreek liquid extract today.  I've had a super drop in supply because of latching issues.  First I could only feed from one side at a time because the other nipple would be so raw and sore ( sometimes bleeding) but then LO wasnt getting enough so I had to pump sore side and feed on good side. Now LO is having serous latching issues and I cant pump enough and had to supplement for formula ( we try and only do that at night for the middle of the night bottle)  I go back to work in 3 weeks and have used my freezer stock and starting to panic My LO eats about 6-8oz a feeding and I can only pump about 3-4oz between the two breast. 

Those who have used fenugreek, how long did it take for you to see an increase in supply?  How much did you take? and In which form?

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  • JCMJCM member

    I have used it in capsule form and see an increase about 30 minutes after I take it.  I have been pumping alot in an attempt to increase my supply so I see an increase almost right away.  I take two capsules 3 times a day and try to pump 30 minutes to an hour after taking it.  Good luck!  

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  • SoonerMagicMamaSoonerMagicMama
    Take enough so that you smell like maple syrup, Seriously!  That's 3 capsules 3 times a day.  I've read on here that fenugreek is more effective when taken with two capsules of Blessed Thistle.  I just picked up the BT today, so we'll see.  I also see a quick effect when I take fenugreek.  Good luck!  Oh, you may want to start with a low dosage and work your way up to the 3 3xs a day ... It made my LO's tummy very upset when I jumped in with a big dosage and I had to scale back and work my way back up. 
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  • SpecialWifeSpecialWife
    I also did 3 capsules 3x/day and saw an increase within 72 hours. Now DD is getting plenty and I can pump an extra bottle or more per day! It's awesome. I also took Blessed Thistle (same amount) and I took them both for less than a month. I'm still doing fine almost a month after stopping them. I also have to eat about 500 extra calories a day. That's just me though.
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  • kaighteakaightea
    I second what pp said about ramping up to 3 fenugreeks 3x a day. I jumped in with a big dose and also noticed it upset LOs stomache. I tried again a week later and ramped up, and she didn't even seem to notice. I also ramped up my calories, and noticed a difference within 2 or 3 days.
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