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RP from breastfeeding - If you took Fenugreek did it

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make you smell like maple syrup?  I'm just curious if it does that to everyone.
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Re: RP from breastfeeding - If you took Fenugreek did it

  • LeviMakesThreeLeviMakesThree

    Yup! That's the biggest side effect :)

    EVERYTHING, including LO's diapers, smells like Ihop :)

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    imageLeviMakesThree:

    Yup! That's the biggest side effect :)

    EVERYTHING, including LO's diapers, smells like Ihop :)

     Is it enough that everyone would notice or just you?

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  • jesslinnnjesslinnn member
    I didn't take straight fenugreek, I took Motherlove More Milk which has fenugreek in it & yes, I sometimes smelled like maple syrup. It's gross. lol
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  • astroMomastroMom member
    That makes me want to take it even if I don't "need" it.  ;)

    DS born 8/2010 - preliminary stages of SN int'l adoption - fur mama to 2 shelter dogs;  cloth diapering, babywearing, EBFing mama

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  • 2010mommy!2010mommy! member
    how much is everyone taking? my bottle of 500mg capsules says take two capsules three times a day. but it doesn't say whether that is specific for nursing moms. what dosage do you take?
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  • LeviMakesThreeLeviMakesThree

    OP--Not everyone notices, just DH when he gets close. If you sweat a lot or work out a lot (which I don't!) you definitely can tell.

    Dosage--I used to take 3 capsules (with blessed thistle) every 3 hours, but I read on the BF board that an LC suggests all 9 capsules at once for better results, AND IT WORKS! I pumped 5oz in 20 minutes (usually its more like 3oz). So I'm super pleased! And its really safe--except the occasional gassy day :)

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  • ladydukeladyduke member
    Where do you get your fenugreek? Can I pick up at the local health food store or do I have to order? tia!

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  • LeviMakesThreeLeviMakesThree

    You can get it online but we have a Mustard Seed health store nearby and I pick up a HUGE bottle. Beware--it goes really fast, so its usually cost effective to buy the bigger one. And DONT buy the "Breastfeeding Fenugreek" over the "regular" fenugreek--its the same thing :)

    ps. If you take it with Blessed Thistle, it increases your pump yield even more (at least for me)

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  • rach10782rach10782 member
    imageLeviMakesThree:

    OP--Not everyone notices, just DH when he gets close. If you sweat a lot or work out a lot (which I don't!) you definitely can tell.

    Dosage--I used to take 3 capsules (with blessed thistle) every 3 hours, but I read on the BF board that an LC suggests all 9 capsules at once for better results, AND IT WORKS! I pumped 5oz in 20 minutes (usually its more like 3oz). So I'm super pleased! And its really safe--except the occasional gassy day :)

    Does it make your lo gassy as well?  That's a big concern for me.

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  • LeviMakesThreeLeviMakesThree
    imagerach10782:
    imageLeviMakesThree:

    OP--Not everyone notices, just DH when he gets close. If you sweat a lot or work out a lot (which I don't!) you definitely can tell.

    Dosage--I used to take 3 capsules (with blessed thistle) every 3 hours, but I read on the BF board that an LC suggests all 9 capsules at once for better results, AND IT WORKS! I pumped 5oz in 20 minutes (usually its more like 3oz). So I'm super pleased! And its really safe--except the occasional gassy day :)

    Does it make your lo gassy as well?  That's a big concern for me.

    Not always--only if taken on an empty stomach (its a common complaint from what I've read and who I've talked to about it). Loose stools are a side effect, but I've taken it for about 6 weeks and it doesn't really happen anymore (not even taking all 9 capsules at once).

    If you're worried about that, try something like Mothers Milk tea, which has less of a dosage. (I tried that too and it didn't help like fenugreek capsules did, but everyone responds differently). I knew someone who took Fenugreek and made them so engorged it was painful, while others didn't notice a difference.

     

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  • ladydukeladyduke member
    imageLeviMakesThree:

    You can get it online but we have a Mustard Seed health store nearby and I pick up a HUGE bottle. Beware--it goes really fast, so its usually cost effective to buy the bigger one. And DONT buy the "Breastfeeding Fenugreek" over the "regular" fenugreek--its the same thing :)

    ps. If you take it with Blessed Thistle, it increases your pump yield even more (at least for me)

    Thanks lady! You're very helpful :).


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  • LeviMakesThreeLeviMakesThree
    imageladyduke:
    imageLeviMakesThree:

    You can get it online but we have a Mustard Seed health store nearby and I pick up a HUGE bottle. Beware--it goes really fast, so its usually cost effective to buy the bigger one. And DONT buy the "Breastfeeding Fenugreek" over the "regular" fenugreek--its the same thing :)

    ps. If you take it with Blessed Thistle, it increases your pump yield even more (at least for me)

    Thanks lady! You're very helpful :).

    Aw no prob! I'm passionate about BF and pumping so I research a LOT :)

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