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Fenugreek

kzel0627kzel0627 member
in Babies: 9 - 12 Months
Lately I don't feel like I've been producing as much milk as I usually do...most mornings I feed DS on one side and pump the other and I'll get 4 oz when I pump. This morning I pumped, and got less than 3 oz after 10 mins. DS always seems content and full after eating but I'm not pleased with pumping. So my big question is, have any of you used My Brest Friend Fenugreek supplements? And how well did it work? I know I've almost made it to the 1 year mark BFing DS but I think I'd like to go longer than 1 year but I won't make it if my supply is dropping. TIA!
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  • jkraberjkraber
    I take Fenugreek daily, adjust as my supply does. Also there is a lactation cookie recipe I have that I make when I feel like my supply is dropping. Increase your water intake and eating oatmeal helps too! Let me know if you have questions!
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  • kzel0627kzel0627 member
    Thanks so much ladies!! I just ordered a bottle from Walmart =) Hopefully it helps! Also...did you ever have to retake it for a few days after a while of not taking it? Or did your supply pretty much stay up?
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  • babyAutumnbabyAutumn member
    I started taking fenugreek when LO was 3 months old.  I had to give up BF when my other two were about 4 months because my supply tanked.  I take three pills 3 times a day and so far so good.  I also drink a cup of nursing tea every night before bed.  Good luck
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  • jupiterthecatjupiterthecat member
    I haven't found that fenugreek has helped my supply much, sadly. But it seems to help other people, so it's totally worth a shot-- just know that YMMV. On the plus side, it does make your pee smell like maple syrup, which is always interesting! 
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  • JamieKaysJamieKays
    I drank the Mother's Milk tea and it helped wonderfully. Eating oatmeal also helped for me as well. Traditional Medicinals is the brand of tea I drank. Each day I drank about 3-4 cups. For some people, keeping up with that many cups is difficult, but it worked for me.
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