My baby girl is now 6 weeks old, and we have been doing exclusive breastfeeding from the start. All is well, weight checks very good, etc. I wouldn't say things are perfect, but no roadbumps we haven't been able to handle so far.
But recently, I got worried about my milk supply. This was mainly triggered by my baby's recent pattern of freaking out after some feedings. Sometimes she was probably gassy, or tired, but sometimes it seemed to me she was hungry and wanted more milk that was not coming. Thus the worries about supply.
I know, I know....so many moms have these worries because you can't see how much the baby is drinking, and all I have read and heard says just trust it because the baby is getting what she needs if the diapers are fine and weight is fine. I realized it was probably a normal growth spurt.
Still, I couldn't leave well enough alone and decided to go and start taking Fenugreek/Blessed Thistle, figuring a little boost couldn't hurt.
Am I right on this? Dr. Newman's website (or some other source I can't recall) refers to the herbs as harmless. The only danger I see would be ending up with too much supply and engorgement issues. If I am careful with that, I can't see any other issues.
As it is, it does seem to have helped boost production, and baby girl seems more satisfied more often. I'm also taking only a 1/2 dose. Thoughts? Anyone see any problems? Thx!!
But recently, I got worried about my milk supply. This was mainly triggered by my baby's recent pattern of freaking out after some feedings. Sometimes she was probably gassy, or tired, but sometimes it seemed to me she was hungry and wanted more milk that was not coming. Thus the worries about supply.
I know, I know....so many moms have these worries because you can't see how much the baby is drinking, and all I have read and heard says just trust it because the baby is getting what she needs if the diapers are fine and weight is fine. I realized it was probably a normal growth spurt.
Still, I couldn't leave well enough alone and decided to go and start taking Fenugreek/Blessed Thistle, figuring a little boost couldn't hurt.
Am I right on this? Dr. Newman's website (or some other source I can't recall) refers to the herbs as harmless. The only danger I see would be ending up with too much supply and engorgement issues. If I am careful with that, I can't see any other issues.
As it is, it does seem to have helped boost production, and baby girl seems more satisfied more often. I'm also taking only a 1/2 dose. Thoughts? Anyone see any problems? Thx!!
