Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle

AislingMcM · Nov 15th, 2012, 14:32 PM

OK, so for those who have seen my previous thread, i'm having difficulty getting my milk supply up to where it should be(Long Story).

My daughter is 16 weeks old today. I'v done some research into the herbs Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle as they are supposed to increase milk supply but wanted to know had any of ye tried it?? Did they work or not??? Any other supplements that increased your supply?? Thanks very much.

ke29 · Nov 15th, 2012, 14:56 PM

Fenugreek is fab! havent used Blessed thistle, I bought milk thistle by mistake. I am told lager is good for supply. I had an alcohol free one with my tea so will have to see if it helps, I express so the effects will be noticable.

The biggest difference I found was cutting out caffeine and drinking more juice or caffeine free tea.

AislingMcM · Nov 15th, 2012, 15:11 PM

Thanks very much for you're reply, im hoping to buy some fenugreek tomorrow. My milk supply is down to about an ounce and thats both combined..

Im hoping it will boost it pretty quick although i hear it takes between 3 days - 2 weeks...

ke29 · Nov 15th, 2012, 18:51 PM

If you want a quick boost you could try Domperidone, that would tide you over until everything else kicked in.

PS. The alcohol free lager hasnt helped yet

NerdyMama · Nov 16th, 2012, 01:33 AM

Fenugreek is amazing!!!! I had to use this for a bit. My lactation consultant told me to take 3 tabs 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you smell like maple syrup! I was starting to produce copious amounts of milk! It was amazing

Beankeeper · Nov 16th, 2012, 02:52 AM

I've heard great things about fenugreek, but haven't got round to buying it yet. Oats are good & almonds. I've been having porridge for breakfast & snacking on almonds & oat biscuits during feeds.

AislingMcM · Nov 16th, 2012, 04:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ke29

If you want a quick boost you could try Domperidone, that would tide you over until everything else kicked in.

PS. The alcohol free lager hasnt helped yet

Thanks very much, i didn't know what Domperidone was so i googled it. Would I be right in saying its the same as Motilium??

Will try get that today too, il try anything at this stage to make breastfeeding work especially after my doctor told me yesterday to stop and give it, it wasnt worth it.

AislingMcM · Nov 16th, 2012, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdyMama

Fenugreek is amazing!!!! I had to use this for a bit. My lactation consultant told me to take 3 tabs 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you smell like maple syrup! I was starting to produce copious amounts of milk! It was amazing

Lol at smelling like Maple Syrup, oh I can't wait !!

Maple Syrup does smell nice doesn't it??

Oh well, good or bad and I will take it.

AislingMcM · Nov 16th, 2012, 04:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beankeeper

I've heard great things about fenugreek, but haven't got round to buying it yet. Oats are good & almonds. I've been having porridge for breakfast & snacking on almonds & oat biscuits during feeds.

Thanks, I may have to try this too, althought im supposed to be staying away from Biscuits and the likes... Im doing slimming world but no im not actually dieting... With Slimming world i'm eating more vegetables and fruit and cutting out the crisps and sweets, so alls good.

AislingMcM · Nov 16th, 2012, 04:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NerdyMama

Fenugreek is amazing!!!! I had to use this for a bit. My lactation consultant told me to take 3 tabs 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you smell like maple syrup! I was starting to produce copious amounts of milk! It was amazing

Sorry, I forgot to ask how long it took to up your milk supply??? I really need a quick fix...

Nov 15th, 2012, 14:32 PM	#1
AislingMcM Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland with my gorgeous Fiance, Our Beautiful Daughter Kaitlyn & Handsome Son Jordaan. :) Posts: 429	Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle OK, so for those who have seen my previous thread, i'm having difficulty getting my milk supply up to where it should be(Long Story). My daughter is 16 weeks old today. I'v done some research into the herbs Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle as they are supposed to increase milk supply but wanted to know had any of ye tried it?? Did they work or not??? Any other supplements that increased your supply?? Thanks very much.

Status: Offline

Nov 15th, 2012, 14:56 PM	#2
ke29 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 3,333	Fenugreek is fab! havent used Blessed thistle, I bought milk thistle by mistake. I am told lager is good for supply. I had an alcohol free one with my tea so will have to see if it helps, I express so the effects will be noticable. The biggest difference I found was cutting out caffeine and drinking more juice or caffeine free tea.

Status: Offline

Nov 15th, 2012, 15:11 PM	#3
AislingMcM Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Donegal, Ireland with my gorgeous Fiance, Our Beautiful Daughter Kaitlyn & Handsome Son Jordaan. :) Posts: 429	Thanks very much for you're reply, im hoping to buy some fenugreek tomorrow. My milk supply is down to about an ounce and thats both combined.. Im hoping it will boost it pretty quick although i hear it takes between 3 days - 2 weeks...

Status: Offline

Nov 15th, 2012, 18:51 PM	#4
ke29 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: North Lincolnshire, UK Posts: 3,333	If you want a quick boost you could try Domperidone, that would tide you over until everything else kicked in. PS. The alcohol free lager hasnt helped yet

Status: Offline

Nov 16th, 2012, 01:33 AM	#5
NerdyMama Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Charleston, South Carolina Posts: 367	Fenugreek is amazing!!!! I had to use this for a bit. My lactation consultant told me to take 3 tabs 3 times a day. You know you are taking enough when you smell like maple syrup! I was starting to produce copious amounts of milk! It was amazing

Status: Offline

Nov 16th, 2012, 02:52 AM	#6
Beankeeper Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Fife, UK Posts: 1,458	I've heard great things about fenugreek, but haven't got round to buying it yet. Oats are good & almonds. I've been having porridge for breakfast & snacking on almonds & oat biscuits during feeds.

Status: Offline

User Name		Remember Me?
Password