Anyone ever use Fenugreek?

kbowman78 · June 2013

I'm exclusively pumping b/c Oliver never was able to latch. My freezer stash is almost gone and he is outeating what I can pump out. I'm generally usually a little wary of herbal stuff, but has anyone tried this in the past to increase supply? Where there any side effects and did you notice a difference?

yellowtulips80 · June 2013

I tried it with both kids. You can find it at GNC over by the target in Lawrenceville. It makes you smell like maple syrup and it made my stomach feel a little off. I don't know if it helped. I think I wasn't able to produce milk because I had a gallbladder issue. When I added brewers yeast I saw the biggest difference.

slwprincess · June 2013

A few of us had luck with Chick fil a milkshakes everyday. Can't hurt right? :

mingaling2 · June 2013

I tried it in capsule form and it seemed to help (for a little while, at least). No side effects other than I smelled like maple syrup

care99 · June 2013

I used it and think it helped, but I also upped my water and calories. Are you eating oatmeal? That helped me. There are also some kind of lactation brownies that people used to post, but I don't have the recipe. You might want to google them.

kbowman78 · June 2013

I like the Chick fil a milkshake idea! I actually tried brewers yeast, too, but don't think I took enough. I may try again. I already have some digestive issues, so not sure I want to take a chance with Fenugreek!

remote_girl · June 2013

it totally worked for me. i have taken the pills and they were ok, but i really had better luck with the liquid form that i got at whole foods. you will smell like maple syrup and it seemed to make me thirsty (which is good because lots of water only helps). make sure you drink A LOT and oatmeal was also very helpful.

Kerrin · June 2013

I used it with pretty good success. Brewer's yeast also worked, as well as oatmeal, mother's milk tea, and make sure you drink a TON of water every day.

BlutifulScorpion · June 2013

Fenugreek worked for me as well. IMO, the maple syrup smell was a plus. :-) Also, oatmeal, Mother's Milk, and more water. And try a warm compress when you're ready to pump.

rara855 · June 2013

Oatmeal for breakfast everyday. Upping my protein and dark beer. Although I have found cider beer helps boost my supply in the same way. Just maybe 3 a week. Although let's be honest more are consumed most weeks.

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