Fenugreek
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New Pump Not Working as Well
Asked by S.V. from Columbia
on December 28, 2007
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Hi Moms,
I was using the Ameda Purely Yours double electric pump for three weeks and was able to get an average of 2-3 ounces from each side everytime I pumped (2-3 ...
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- I am not so expererienced in pumping as I only pumped minimally when I had my two girls now ages 6 and 3 but, did you know that here in Columubs (not sure where you ar...
- I had the same problem as you with all three of my kids. I could never pump more than an ounce at a time. I watched my friend one day and she was like a cow. It jus...
- Alright, couple of things you can do. Part of the problem might be relaxing. Are you experiencing let down when pumping? Try massaging for a few minutes before you pum...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on June 11, 2008
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I am a mother to a baby boy who is almost 5 months old. I returned to work when he was 2 months old and have been fortunate enough to be able to pump at work. I pump...
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- Are you eating enough? If you aren't getting enough nutrition or are trying too hard to loose the "baby weight" you won't be able to produce enough milk for your litt...
- Eating oatmeal helps. Are you being sure to drink plenty of water also? The fenugreek takes 24-72 hours to kick in. The oatmeal can be in anything from cookies to your...
- J., I too was having trouble with my supply and my son's pediatrician recommended the Fenugreek. I've been taking it (4 caps, 3 times/day) and it has helped. I noti...
Mild Supply down from Mastitis
Asked by A.V. from Seattle
on September 13, 2008
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Hi Ladies!
About a week and a half ago, I got what I thought was a touch of the flu. I woke about 3 in the morning to feed my 4 month old son, and had the chills, ju...
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- I feel for you, as I had a similar situation when my son was three months old. Fenugreek tea is great, but it isn't necessarily enough. I also used an herbal tinctur...
- I had mastitis 5 times last year. The second time they gave me an antibiotic that didn't work and my mastitis worked into an 8 cm abscess. It was horrible. I couldn...
- As a nurse, and a mother of a recently weaned 18 month old son, I can say with all honesty that this is quite common. I wonder if your infection has gone away??? My ...
Sudden Drop in Milk Supply?
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on July 31, 2007
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I am wondering if anybody else has had this happen to them. First off, I pump milk out for my son. He is going on 3.5 months now. I do not actually nurse him at all...
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- I breast feed my son, but I too work full time so I have to pump during the day, so I understand where you are coming from! I will take the Fenugreek capsuls if my mi...
- This is a normal response to the pump. The baby is the most efficient means of expressing milk from the breast. Every woman responds differently to any pump, and tha...
- Changes in milk supply normal, and since you are solely pumping, it's going to happen--pumping is definitely not the same as actual nursing. Try nursing him for a few...
Lactation Help with Reglan???
Asked by R.B. from Boston
on January 16, 2008
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I've tried everything, herbs(Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, and Nettle), Mother's Milk tea, food(calories)/fluids, pumping, days/nights of suckling for added stimulation ...
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- don't do it- don't take the risk. fire the lactation consultant. if he is gaining and growing well HOW can there be a problem? feed him more often like every 1 and a...
- After the premature birth of my son, I was pumping 8 times a day - around the clock - and still had trouble maintaining my supply. I tried fenugreek and saw a slight ...
- Reglan has been used as a galactogogue with success however, there are side effects that go along with this medication. Mnay mom's have found that simply eating whole...
Need to Boost My Breastmilk! Returning to Work Next Week
Asked by L.K. from Los Angeles
on August 30, 2008
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Friends,
I am nursing my 3 1/2 month old son and he has been gaining weight well. I have been pumping/freezing a backup supply for when I return to work on September ...
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- Firstly, you need to eat more than usual, not less than usual. Your body will react and stop producing milk to save itself if it isn't getting extra nutrition. Same ...
- I had similar problems, and fenugreek, oatmeal, etc. did not work for me. However, when I went back to work, I pumped for fewer times, but longer period of time, whic...
- Congrats on your new baby! I have twins at 4 and 1/2 months and can get concerned about my supply. Here's what I do... 1) drink a dark beer each night (Guiness) a...
How Many Ounces of Breastmilk Does 9 Month Old Need
Asked by M.W. from New York
on February 9, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am exclusively breastfeeding and am would like to know what is the average range / ounces for a 9 month old. I know when he was a newborn the pediatrician...
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- Is he a happy guy? Does he not fuss a lot when he's finished nursing, acting like he's still hungry? Then he's getting enough. The pump is no indication of ...
- he amount that comes out when pumping, does not necessarily reflect the amount in your breasts. Since you are exclusively breastfeeding... is the pumped amount what...
- Go to la leche league website http://www.llli.org/ and you can find local la leche leaders who you can speak to or email for great advice and support. Time of day doe...
At My Wits End with Breastfeeding
Asked by D.L. from Phoenix
on December 9, 2009
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Hi mommas! I have a 4 month old son and I am a working mom. I breastfeed, but am thinking about giving up. When I returned to work, I was able to pump about 4 ounce...
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- A couple of thoughts... First, it's vitally important to your nursing that you nurse your son when you're with him. No bottle. To help with that, only have other p...
- First off, don't feel like you are doing anything wrong, or that you did anything wrong. You didn't! Some women have a much harder time sustaining milk when pumping. ...
- I used fenugreek as well as milk thistle to keep my milk production going. It really helped and I didn't see any side effects except for the fact that I smelled like ...
Am I Normal?
Asked by K.M. from Seattle
on September 10, 2009
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Hi, I have a 2 1/2 month old baby boy. He was 5 1/2 weeks early and spend a week in the NICU. I think because of this I have a low supply. He's been home a while and e...
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- i'm sure you have already recieved lots of great advice. I pumped exclusively for my little one for over a year. There are a couple of things that happen when you go...
- I know what you are going through K.. I had breast reduction surgery when I was 19 and was never sure if I'd be able to breast feed when I had children. When my son ...
- That is totally normal. I think you have lots of great answers. Pumping is a learned thing for most people, experiment with what works for you. Some people, all they n...
I Need Help with Breast Feeding!
Asked by T.R. from Portland
on May 20, 2009
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Mommas,
I need your help/advice/support on how to increase my milk supply and breastfeed my baby successfully. I have a 3 week old baby and we wanted to exclusively ...
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- I'm a licensed acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist. I highly suggest finding an acupuncturist in your area who can help your body produce the milk that it CAN PRODUCE...
- Hi T., I'm sure you'll get lots of good advice but the one thing I can tell you is to eat lots of PROTEIN. This is what really helps your milk supply. Your body need...
- I pumped in addition to breastfeeding so I more milk than needed. also, I noticed you mentioned that you eat when you have time...I would recomend that you eat often a...
