Last week I pumped 5 oz for lunch and this week got only less than three for that same feed. I haven't been doing anything different that should affect my supply like that. So, today I decided to take a fenugreek to see if that would help. To the mommies who have used it before: how long was it before you noticed a change? I really don't enjoy taking it, but I will if it helps me feed my son.
More info: I don't like the burp back taste and it seems to stick around. Also, my baby is almost 7 months old and I only pump that one meal per week regularly. The rest of the time he's nursing so I don't know how much he's getting then. Besides pumping, how could you tell your production had increased?
I 'd say about a full week you'll see a difference. Try pumping more often i did notice that helped my milk supply more than anything. A friend of mine told me drinking milkshakes helped her, but it didnt do much for me. I read that a glass of wine woudl also help.
I used mother's milk tea too a few days to see a difference.
I used Fenugreek, too. My milk supply increased dramatically over the next 48 hours after taking it. I knew my milk production had increased when I had a very satisfied, happy boy. I never got much milk when I pumped. I think it was psychosomatic. I felt sooo stressed about having enough milk when I wasn't home that I rarely expressed more than 4 oz at a time. But, the baby got plenty when he nursed. I don't remember having reflux after taking it. You may want to talk to your doctor about that. Maybe taking it with food? Good luck!
my lactation said fenugreek and blessed thistle 3 pills each, 3x per day. i have found if i take em with something warm they go down much easier! my supply increased within a few days! good luck!
I never used anything to assist supply, but I did find that when I calmed myself, put my feet up and relaxed, I was able to pump more. Try finding some relaxing music on your ipod and plug one ear plug in and relax, listen to the music and think of nothing else. Some people think of their baby, but sometimes when baby just finished screaming, that doesn't help.
It depends how much, and how often you take it. I took 3 capsules, 3 times a day and then upped to 5, 3 times a day. I noticed a difference within 1-2 days. Also, don't worry about the fluxuations of what you get when you pump. It could have been the frame of mind you were in or any random thing. It usually balances out through the week.
I tried everything- Fenugreek, Brewer's Yeast, etc. Nothing worked I still dried up after 2 months of breast feeding. I wish I could tell you how to trick Mother Nature but I don't. By the way- don't feel guilty if you dry up. That's what formula is for if it happens. FYI- my almost 5 year old son is above the 50th percentile for everything but weight. He's actually a little skinny but still healthy.
I too am taking the fenugreek and I noticed a change right away. My doctor told me NOT to take it for more than 2 weeks. I would check with your doctor. It will also make your childs poo and pee smell like maple syrup. :)
It usually takes 1-2 days. I am curious... what don't you enjoy about taking it??
