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Brestfeeding problems...Fenugreek
Asked by V.C. from Miami
on January 25, 2007
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My baby boy 7 weeks old is having problems to gain weight. I'm not producing enough milk...I started taking fenugreek. How long can I take Fenugreek? I'm taking 6 caps...
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- First is your DC gaining at all? If he is, but just not how much the ped wants to see I would ask if the ped is using the new updated growth charts form the WHO (world...
- Hi V., I'm a mother of 4 and I breastfed all of mine and I have had problems in the past with milk production, although I don't know anything about fenugreek, I do kn...
- Good advice from Pam. Technically you can take Fenugreek with no time limits but the does needs to be right. Please see your pediatrician also because your baby migh...
Fenugreek Doesn't Work the Second Time?
Asked by M.A. from Austin
on April 2, 2008
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I am the mother of an eight month old. I work full time. When I first went back to work, when my daughter was 4 months old, my milk production decreased dramatically...
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- Mother's Milk Tea worked for me too, but I faced not being able to pump at work, which is a must. I gave up after only getting an ounce out a day! (pumping every two h...
- good for you for breastfeeding. working and nursing can be tough! I think you've gotten some wonderful responses. try everything listed! I tried all the things...
- I took Fenugreek with my first (I was back to work at that time) and although it worked I did not take it for #2 and #3 b/c I read that it is related to the peanut pla...
Question About Using Fenugreek
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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I'm new to this whole thing, but have a question...I've recently returned to work after the birth of baby #3 and am trying to continue breastfeeding. I'm noticing my ...
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- Fenugreek smells faintly like maple syrup. My lacatation consultant told me that you know you are taking enough when you can smell it faintly on yourself at the end o...
- Natural Medicinals has a tea called Mother's Milk that I used when I returned to work. I was able to find it at Whole Foods, Central market, Sprouts and sometimes the...
- For me I found the best way to ensure an abundant milk supply is drinking lots and lots of water (just water....not juices or sodas but water). I'm nursing my second ...
Fenugreek for Boosting Milk Supply?
Asked by K.L. from Los Angeles
on March 17, 2008
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I am nursing my 8 months old and I go through quite a bit of ups and downs with my milk supply. Most of the time it's low. Someone mentioned Fenugreek to me, so I want...
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- Hi there.. I had a low supply of milk after my son's birth so my lactation consultant at the hospital recomended 3 capsules of fenugreek 3 times a day for two weeks. S...
- i took fenugreek along with blessed thistle. i was told that BT balances the side affects of fenugreek, and i didn't experience any. my milk definitely increased and i...
- Hi there, K.! I nursed 3 daughters; two for 3 years and my last one for 4 years! (she did not want to end our nursing relationship) I went to a La Leche League meeti...
Mother's Milk and Fenugreek
Asked by S.J. from Las Vegas
on March 22, 2013
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I am strongly trying to push for breastfeeding my son for a year, but he's almost 2 months and my milk is decreasing. I drink mothers milk 5 cups daily and take my pre...
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- Please see a doctor and a lactation consultant as well. And be aware: Not all women can make milk, or enough milk, to feed their babies. No one wants to admit it but i...
- A lot of this may be stress and lack of reserves to make milk. Are you eating, drinking, and sleeping enough? Is your stress managed? I would address these topics prim...
- I'm sorry you're having difficulties. I agree with the others on seeing a lactation consultant - have you done that? Look for one that's board-certified (IBCLC). An...
Anyone Take Fenugreek?
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on August 20, 2008
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I am having a reduction in milk supply after returning to work and have been told that the herb Fenugreek will increase milk production. Anyone tried this? What was...
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- I took it in the beginning -it helped some. I took 3 pills 4x day but I don't recall how much was in each pill. Also oatmeal helps -so have a bowl of oatmeal every day...
- I don't have any personal experience with fenugreek but I do know of a great website for nursing moms with lots of info. on increasing milk supply. It is www.kellymom...
- the only side effect is that you smell like maple syrup. not that big of deal when you consider the upside of increased milk production. :) Good luck!
Using Fenugreek Vs. Reglan
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on August 28, 2008
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My husband has started to give my son a bottle of breast milk during the evening while I continue to pump. He will easily take 2-3 ounces in one feeding. I've notice...
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- As long as you keep feeding him, he should be getting enough milk. The pump does not get as much milk as your son does when he nurses. And even if you think you are em...
- I would not worry about taking something right now. Instead nurse on demand. Letting him nurse when he wants it is what will up your supply over anything else.....nu...
- I used fenugreek with my daughter 2 years ago. I thought it worked really well. The only side affect I noticed was when I sweat it smelled like maple syrup. I don't...
Fenugreek...how Long Is It Safe to Take It?
Asked by H.L. from Philadelphia
on February 18, 2010
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Dear Mamas,
I've been going through a very stressful time in my life and have been for many months now I'm concerned because I'm breastfeeding and don't want to de...
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- Yes fenugreek is safe.. your supply is probably not low... does your son nurse happily and then seem content.. well he is getting enough milk.. I would nt take fenugre...
- I see you have plenty of responses. I just wanted to share the contact info for an amazing lactation consultant in the Philadelphia area. Jackie Kelleher is the ow...
- With my first, my supply decreased around 4 to 5 months old and I thought I was losing my supply, turns out it was just settling down. I did take fenugreek daily with...
Does Fenugreek (Herb/pills) Work for Breasfeeding?
Asked by G.J. from St. Louis
on November 19, 2006
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I really need to boost my milk production - because my 1 month old is a big eater and I cannot keep up. I read that Fenugreek is one of the world's oldest medicinal he...
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- Hi Grace, I was in the exact same situation 4 months ago with my son. He was just 7 lbs at birth and now weighs 19 lbs on just breastmilk.....a big eater. :) ...
- Grace, fengreek worked a miracle for me this time around (I didn't need it for my first child, but my new daughter wasn't gaining enough in the beginning). Usually yo...
- hI gRACE, I did use Fenugreek and I thought it worked well. I soaked the seeds in hot water and drank it like a tea. Another supplement I used was hops-I used this ...
Fenugreek for Breastmilk Stimulation?
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on January 14, 2009
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I am not currently having a flow issue but may once my daughter starts on some solids so I wanted to go ahead and see what other moms have to say about Fenugreek. Goo...
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- I used it, along with Blessed Thistle, upon my OB's and Hospital Lactation Consultants recommendation and it worked great. Any natural health food store should have b...
- i had a great result with fenugreek caplets. my sweet son had reflux that caused him some nursing issues early on which caused me to have decreased production early o...
- I used Fenugreek and it kept my supply going; not an abundance, but kept me going. I dried up in a week of stopping it. I currently have a 3 month old son and would pr...
