Fenugreek
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Need Help Increasing My Milk Supply
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on March 9, 2009
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Its been about 10 m and I want to go a year. I haven't felt my let down much and when i pump (work part time) i don't get much out anymore. I'm taking fenugreek. anyot...
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- When I was nursing my son, my supply decreased in the second half of his first year. In addition to fenugreek, I took Blessed Thistle Herb to increase milk production...
- How long are you pumping? Increase your pumping sessions by 5-10 even 15 minutes. Milk production is a supply and demand thing; make your body 'think' it needs to ma...
- Hosptial grade breast pumps are better for keeping your milk supply up. Check out www.breastbabyproducts.com for more info. How often are you pumping when you're away?...
Breastfeeding
Asked by J.P. from Denver
on December 29, 2006
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I need some suggestions on how to get my milk back. I couldn't breastfeed my son for 2 weeks because I was at a work training event and was unable to get a hand pump t...
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- Hi J.- Breastfeeding is dictated by supply and demand. Unfortunately, you are going to have to find time to pump if you want to restore your milk supply. Your docto...
- Hi, J. First of all, don't be nervious! It's very important. When I was in the same situation I tried to drink hot tea plus sugar plus milk. It was very helpfull!!! I...
- Other than additional pumping (supply/demand principle), I know some mothers have benefited from using Metoclopramide (generic)/Reglan(trade name). It is an anti-naus...
Breastfeeding Help
Asked by J.G. from Nashville
on June 13, 2008
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I have a little girl who is 8 days old today. I don't seem to be making enough breastmilk to satify her and have had to supplement some with formula. I let her nursi...
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- Eat oatmeal, drink lots of water, pump, and take a hot shower before feeding (or take a heating pad and place on your breasts to help release your milk)
- Hi J.~ Bless you for choosing to breastfeed. First of all it sounds like you have the right actions down. But how do you know you're not making enough BM? Be sure ...
- Sounds like your doing just about everything. Make sure you drink lots and lots of water. This will really help. Continue with the pumping after nursing, this will t...
Any Moms That Have Used Mother's Milk Tea
Asked by D.N. from Chicago
on January 7, 2009
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My supply has really gone down and my d does not like formula. I am currently mixing what I have with formula and she doesn't seem to notice too much. She is eating ...
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- The tea is a very weak way to take the herb fenugreek and blessed thistle. You would have to drink TONS of the tea for it to have any effect, and even then your suppl...
- You'll have much better luck taking 3 tablespoons of flax oil a day. I breast fed both of my children until they were almost 2 yrs. old with no milk supply issues. The...
- I never had any luck with the mothers milk tea. I did have luck with a product called more milk plus. That was several years ago, and I got it from a lactation consult...
Breastfeeding Question
Asked by M.O. from Savannah
on May 19, 2011
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Has anyone taken metoclopromide to increase your milk supply? I've been taking fenugreek 3 times a day for quite awhile and I don't think it's helping much. Did the me...
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- Hey there. Sorry you are having so much trouble with your supply. I know the feeling, it is so frustrating. I had ALOT of luck with mothers milk tea. you can get i...
- Besides what everyone else said - eat a lot and drink a lot (of water - although I've heard a beer might help too :-)
- Make sure you increase your water intake as well!
Herbs Ok to Take During Nursing
Asked by S.M. from Chicago
on September 26, 2008
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Greetings everyone. I recently had a milk production problem that was wonderfully resolved witht he help of fenugreek (amoung other things). I continued to take the ...
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- Fenugreek is fine to take while nursing. I'm so glad to hear that is has helped your supply issues. Another good one to take in conjunction with the fenugreek is ble...
- I would just check with your dr- or perhaps your daughters ped. As wonderful as some of these things are they are not regulated by FDA and there are not many- if any ...
- I know fenugreek is OK to continue taking, but I don't know about valerian root. Good luck with that night's sleep :O)
Hemp Seed
Asked by S.T. from Los Angeles
on May 22, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I would like to know is it safe to take hemp seeds/hemp milk/hemp protein powder while breastfeeding?? I heard about the benefits but not sure if it's...
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- I ate oatmeal, and the thing that worked the best was Mother's Milk Tea. I made a full pot every morning, chilled it - and made sure that I had the entire pitcher eac...
- I don't know about hemp, but one thing you can try is eating more whole grains. Make sure they are organic, since pesticides can be passed to your baby through breast...
- Just line with anything going on in your body, there is never just "one thing" that will correct deficiencies. I advise my breastfeeding mothers (and over the alst 3 y...
Need to Increase Milk Supply
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on June 20, 2008
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Hello - I am actually writing this request on behalf of a friend who has a newborn girl, about a month old. From the beginning her daughter latched on quite well but h...
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- My sister had the same problem. Some ideas are mothers milk tea, which most health food stores sell (henry's and I think Whole Foods), some good chicken soup is suppos...
- This is the best websit ever and I have been to them all in the past 7 years! Dr. Jack Newman is a doctor in Canada and has a clinic up there. I have had trouble nursi...
- Go to the pump station and talk with Wendy or Corky in Santa Monica
I Dont Make Enough Milk. HELP!
Asked by M.B. from San Francisco
on October 25, 2008
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Hi moms,
I've never had a lot of milk and I've been taking Fenugreek and nursing tea from week 4. I drink 2-3 liters of water a day and I pump 4 times a day.
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- My advice nurse @ kaiser told me to take 3 Fenugreek pills 3 times a day which helped a lot. Also you can add brown rice, sweet potatoes & apricots to your diet to he...
- Acupuncture! I'm here in SF. You are welcome to contact me. I'm not sure where you are loctaed . Call my office and we may be able to help you with a referral for...
- Go easy on yourself. Your baby has gotten tons of nutrients and antibodies from you and may just want more solids. Lots of good adive, but I caution about Reglan. I...
How Do I Produce More Milk?
Asked by A.V. from Minneapolis
on July 30, 2007
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My daughter is 3 weeks old and i breastfeed exclusivly for the first 2 1/2 weeks then i cracked and blead so i started pumping and now i'm healed and she won't latch o...
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- I haven't tried Mother's Milk but I've tried Fenugreek, which comes in pill form. You can get them at GNC. I use them whenever my supply drops or I need to increase ...
- One thing that did was pump after everytime I nursed. That helped me HUGE. Even if she didn't drink very much, or if she drained me...I'd still pump. The babys mo...
- As long as you pump often you should be fine. It's all on demand. Try pumping every 2 hrs. for 10 minutes. Make sure to double pump as it tricks your brain into thi...
