Fenugreek Seed 610 mg by Nature's Way 180 Capsules
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Customer Reviews of Fenugreek Seed 610 mg by Nature's Way 180 Capsules
Customer Review: You bet it increases breast milk production!
Summary: 4 Stars
I had not had a problem making enough milk for my little guy but a few weeks after I went back to work, I noticed I was having trouble pumping enough milk for him for the next day, not to mention to store in case of an emergency.
I was told to take 2 of these pills 3 times day. First day I took it, I only took 2 pills because I wanted to see if a smaller daily intake would suffice. Well, I'm glad I only took one dose because the next morning I woke up engorged. Had I taken more I think my boobs would have blown up. I take 2 pills once a day and every morning my bra is soaked with milk.
Now I'm not so nervous about making enough milk for him and now maybe I don't have to lug that heavy pump back and forth from and to work. Hopefully I'll be able to make enough in two pumps and I can leave it at work.
A couple of reasons for the 4 stars and not 5. I do smell a hint of that curry smell, not great, but not overwhelming and also, my baby has been having issues with gas and has kept me up for a couple of nights. I'm not sure though if Fenugreek has anything to do with it. I'll update when I figure it out.
Customer Review: Not a miracle cure, but definitely works
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered the supplement after realizing that pumping at work wasn't producing as much as I needed to cover what my 3-month old daughter drank at daycare, and I'm committed to exclusively breastfeeding for as long as the AAP recommends. Currently I take two capsules with every meal (6 a day). I began to notice increased engorgement probably about 48 hours after starting the supplement. Since starting it, I've been pumping about 3-4 ounces more per day, which is enough to cover the gap I had been concerned about. Although I myself was a bit gassy for the first few days, I didn't notice any side effects in my daughter (and I was definitely watching out for them).
I should say, I had to stop taking the pills for a few days due to some minor surgery, and I did notice my supply go down again. So the pills do work, but in my case at least I have to keep taking them to keep getting results. I'm happy to do it for my baby :)
Customer Review: Part of my regimen!
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had milk supply issues since the day my baby was born, in part due to PCOS and hypothyroidism. After both my lactation consultant and my baby's pediatrician recommended fenugreek, I finally tried it. I have worked my way up to 4 capsules, 4 times a day, plus blessed thistle, goat's rue, alfalfa and domperidone. Only after several weeks of this combination have I finally been able to stop supplementing with formula!! I don't know which products are doing the trick, or if they truly are each contributing, but I wouldn't stop taking a single one and risk losing my supply. For the record, though, I started fenugreek first and noticed an increase, though it wasn't until I had this whole combination that my supply has become sufficient. I highly recommend fenugreek, and after trying several brands, I feel Nature's Way is superior to some others out there.Customer Review: Excellent resource for increasing your milk supply
Summary: 5 Stars
My milk supply began to decrease significantly after I started back to work (my son was about six month's old at this time). I took -- and still take, 3 tablets of fenugreek and blessed thistle each per day at least twice a day. If I am not able to pump, I add another round of the herbs and let my son nurse more, to keep my milk supply going strong. This is a wonderful blessing to know that my milk supply can easily be reestablished, if stress, schedule or other factors inhibit our desire to feed the old fashion way! Five stars for fenugreek (and blessed thistle, too!) As a side note, the lactation nurses have told me, that these herbs do lower your blood sugar, so they should be taken with food. I say that from experience. All in all, it more than met my expectations.Customer Review: Watch out for bees
Summary: 4 Stars
Fenugreek worked for me. After my milk supply started to diminish after going back to work I tried Fenugreek. I had to take quite a bit of it though for my milk to sustain my boy's hardy appetite. I never had an over-abundance of milk but I was at least able to get what he needed. The only side effect I had was my sweat smelled of maple syrup. My son also smelled like it. When I went outside I actually attracted bees! It became quite the joke between my friends and myself. It was worth it though to be able to continue feeding him on my own.
My poor second son was allergic to my milk so I wasn't able to see if it worked. I'll be trying it again with my 3rd son (due in a couple months) if I can't keep up with him. Bees or no Bees!