Fenugreek question

Sarah_John · December 2010

just wondering...once you start taking the fenugreek and your milk supply increases do you have to keep taking it to maintain the increased supply? Or if you increase it and continue to properly stimulate and drain your breasts can you stop taking the fenugreek without your supply dropping? TIA!

MMNelly · December 2010

No help here! Just wanted to say thanks for asking. I am considering trying it and was wondering the same thing...

dreamtrue80 · December 2010

My pediatrician recommended taking it for at least a week after I reached the supply level I wanted, then I could stop if I wanted too.

Carilyn · December 2010

I remember taking it with DS for quite a while (probably several weeks). I did eventually quit taking it, but don't remember when. I went through a few bottles of the stuff. So, that kind of answers your question

I don't remember why I quit taking it. My supply didn't drop after quitting. I only took it in the first few months of DS' life and bfed him for 14months.

torii · December 2010

dreamtrue80:
My pediatrician recommended taking it for at least a week after I reached the supply level I wanted, then I could stop if I wanted too.

Thanks! I was wondering the same thing as the OP.

Allie30 · December 2010

You take it for a while to make sure your supply is where you want it and then you stop. supply/demand keeps it going from that point. If you ever experience a drop, you can take it again, or take it from time to time if you need a little boost (like with growth spurts).

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