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Herbal Supplements

lc1251lc1251
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So I know I have seen posts before talking about herbal supplements to increase supply. I am EP (and supplementing with formula) and lately I haven't even been able to get 1oz per session. I know that Fenugreek is suggested to increase supply and I was wondering if it matters what brand I buy? I was thinking of buying it at GNC and I know they have their own brand as well as others. Also I have heard of Motherlove More Milk Plus and was wondering if anyone has used this also? I was looking online and the More Milk Plus is a little more pricey and it looks like I would have to order it online. So should I just start with the fenugreek and see how that works first? Or would should I try both at the same time? Does anyone have any experience with this stuff? FTM here and totally lost and a little frustrated that my supply is dropping (especially after the disappointment of not being able to EBF in the first place). Any advice would be greatly appreciated!! 
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    opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    I haven't used fenugreek, but I would strongly recommend brewer's yeast. I see an uptick in supply within a day of eating it.
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    SlpaffordSlpafford member
    Where can you buy brewers yeast? What is the best way to eat it and how much?

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    kkmlaffertykkmlafferty member
    You can get brewers yeast at gnc. It comes in powder and pills. I use the powder to make lactation cookies which have the brewers yeast, flax seeds and oatmeal which are all good for supply. Look up dr mommas recipe. I also take 4 of the pills 3-4 Times a day. I eat oatmeal every morning with flax seeds and I add flax seeds to smoothies. Other good supplements are fenugreek 3 caps 3 Times a day, I get mine from gnc. I also took blessed thistle 3 caps 3 Times a day, my gnc doesn't have it so I got it from the vitamin shoppe but I no longer take it since there is some in the mothers milk tea. I drink mothers milk tea 3-5 Times a day, I get it from gnc but I know they have it at babies r us and I'm sure many other places. My LO is 11 wo and I was finally able to meet her demand at 5 weeks and we have not used formula since and I have been able to put about 70oz in the freezer
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    opheliainwadersopheliainwaders member
    You can also eat the brewer's yeast powder, but it tastes gross. I mix a tablespoon into a glass of OJ and take it like a shot.
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    fusionbridefusionbride member

    I just started fenugreek, and it has worked great for me.  I just got the cheaper one at Whole Foods, and it has been fine.  You can also try eating oatmeal regularly.

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