how long does fenugreek take

[Jkelmum]

to start having affect ? i started this afternoon 4 pills ...also how many times a day 3 or 4 ?
TIA xxx

UPDATE
24 Hrs later and Ive not needed to subistute her feeds all day getting between 60ml ~150ml every 3 hrs

 

[Jkelmum]

Update ive just managed to get 120 mls between both breasts Lily is only taking 60mls 3 hrly so i have her nxt two feeds ready ...can it work that fast i took it at 1pm and pumped at 3:30 or maybe cos iam more relaxed x

 

[lauriech]

I'd be interested in the answer to this too! I've just bought some x

 

[Jkelmum]

Mothers generally notice an increase in production 24-72 hours after starting the herb, but it can take two weeks for others to see a change.

just found this while searching net so i guess the answer is how longs a piece of string x

 

[Mervs Mum]

Now this isnt the case with everyone but seriously I saw a difference within hours!! And I had plenty of milk to start with really - I was just greedy to get more pumped off!!

I'd say take 4 pills 3 x a day.

When your supply is up you can actually stop them and it wont go away again. It just kick starts things so you wont have to keep buying them!

 

[Jkelmum]

There is def a difference yesturday struggling to get 20ml ...now on my 3rd pump since first dose and getting 120ml

 

[LittlePickle]

not heard of this herb before. I'm trying to establish BF for my little one who is in ICU at moment. He's on 9ml per hour now so I have to up my game BIG time! (hince being awake now at 4am!)

Is it safe for me to take this whilst he is so tiny (6 weeks prem)? I can only get around 10ml per booby per pump (20ml total) Thanks in advance!
Pickle
xoxo

 

[mommyof3co]

I would ask the nurses just to be sure, but from what I understand it's fully safe while nursing, my midwife recommended it to us too..but I didn't have preemies so I really dont' know if it makes a diff


For me it worked within 12-24hrs...glad it's helping you!

 

[Jkelmum]

I agree Little P ask the nurses on the ward xxx

 

[classyburd]

What is this and where do i get it from? Ive noticed my supply is dwindling these past couple of days as i had to substitue some of his feeds with formula

 

[Jkelmum]

Its a herbal tablet that helps your milk supply u take 4 pills 3 x a day i got mine for 7:49 from holland and barret but most healthy shops will stock it xx

 

[massacubano]

I am buying some!

 

[Logiebear]

I use it and did when my daughter was only 2 weeks old and she was 6 weeks prem too. There has been no problems for us xxx I noticed it within 12 hrs xxx

 

[Jkelmum]

Updated 1st post x

 

[shazza-d]

I've been using mothers milk plus - not sure if its working though.

Would the normal fenugreek be better?

 

[Mervs Mum]

I think it depends on the person taking it TBH Shazza and at what point. Fenugreek works particularly well in the early weeks of BFing

 

[moo2]

Hi Ladies,

I started taking this on Saturday but I haven't noticed any difference yet
I'm taking 3, 3 times per day... I'll go up to 4 x 3 tomorrow I think!

One thing I have noticed though... I stink!

My wee and my sweat smells of curry

Anyone else?

 

[Mervs Mum]

Moo2 - you probably wont see much of a difference other than smelling like a take away.....it seems to be most effective before BFing is established, which at 3 months it obviously is.....

 

[moo2]

Moo2 - you probably wont see much of a difference other than smelling like a take away.....it seems to be most effective before BFing is established, which at 3 months it obviously is.....

Thanks!
I'll ditch swallowing the pills then and put the jar in my spice rack!!!!!!!

 

[Sherileigh]

Thanks ladies...all of this info is good to know and could come in handy in a week or 2!