[bellyb]

I went back to work and my supply is waning. I am pumping as often as I can but I am not getting that much. My freezer supply is almost gone and at this point I am probably going to be out of milk by the end of the week. I got some fenugreek from whole foods today, how much should I take. I know that when the dosage is right I should smell like maple syrup

I am nursing dd as often as she wants when I am not at work and several times through the night but I am very worried about having enough milk to leave with dh and the nana's while I am gone.

Any advice? Thanks mama's!

 

[kJad29]

First you have to make sure that you aren't prone to low bp or have any problems with that. If you are going to take fenugreek, you should take 3 capsules with each meal. Yes you will smell like maple syrup and your pee will get darker. If you find that you cannot take the fenugreek, blessed thistle is also a natural galactagogue that can be used. How often are you pumping? Also are you pumping directly after a feed? If not you should be. Also have you started introducing solids/semi-solids to your baby? If she's starting to eat table food a bit, that will cut into your supply some. I hope this information helps.

 

[CarolynnMarilynn]

I would use both Blessed Thistle and Fenugreek at the same time. 3 capsules 3 times a day. You should notice a supply increase in a couple of days.

 

[bellyb]

thanks mamas!

 

[puamama]

i had the same question...
thanks!!!
hoping your supply goes up!!!
cheers,
marcy

 

[mel~3jumpin beans]

Do you think it matters if you take the capsules all at once or divided throughout the day??

I take 10 right before bed and havent noticed any problems and smell of syrup.