https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 18 May 2026 08:16:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1283242 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 23:48:15 +0000 StbHisMrs 1283242@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: I really hope that's what it is, we're going back this week so I'll check her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1282588 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 13:58:43 +0000 Kemma 1282588@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I'm late to their thread, but do you feel like your LO as lost that much weight? I'm just wondering if maybe your Pedi's scales aren't quite right? Also, how has LO's weight history looked prior to four months? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1281226 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:13:15 +0000 daniellemybelle 1281226@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would definitely see a IBCLC. That being said, More Milk Special Blend has helped me. Since you didn't have any issues establishing your supply though, I would try More Milk Plus instead. I take fenugreek on top of it but I'm not sure how much of a difference it makes. Lactation cookies &amp; oatmeal always give me a boost. You can also try eating avocado, salmon, coconut oil etc to increase the fat in your milk which can help weight gain. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1281035 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:57:04 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 1281035@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I also think it sounds more like latch or a different intake more than your supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1281004 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 20:33:31 +0000 heartonastring 1281004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I've really upped my caloric intake recently and have seen a good supply increase (and my DD is 7.5 months and my supply is well-established). I would really encourage you to do the same if you think your diet isn't ideal at the moment, </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1280828 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:21:21 +0000 shopaholic 1280828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fenugreek, More Milk Plus, lots of water. I think oatmeal helped the one time I ate it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1280822 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 18:18:12 +0000 Charm54 1280822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Domperidone has really helped me </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1280789 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:57:52 +0000 StbHisMrs 1280789@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: @Silva: @hilsy85: It is concerning, I think you're right I do need to see a lactation consultant again. The Dr. wasn't overly concerned because she has some rolls around her legs and arms, isn't boney, and may just be taking after me. Although I'm not skin and bones, just short and petite. I've bought Yogi nursing support, flax seed, and vitamin d, I'll buy some fenugreek capsules and make some cookies this weekend.</p> <p>I have a feeling it's my diet and stress :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1279032 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:05:14 +0000 hilsy85 1279032@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: agreed, I would be really concerned over a 2lb loss at that age and would probably supplement with formula while also taking supplements, just to ensure LO gains. I definitely would seek out an LC as well! I hope she starts packing on the lbs soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1279017 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:01:50 +0000 Silva 1279017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: I agree with this </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1279008 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 09:00:07 +0000 Anagram 1279008@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Silva: @StbHisMrs: I was wondering the same. A two pound weight loss is pretty concerning at this age. I would be concerned with no weight gain, so I would probably be frantic over weight loss.</p> <p>I do think an LC consutlation stat is needed and am also wondering if your doctor suggested formula until your supply increases. Don't feel like using formula means you are a failure--you have to feed your LO first and foremost. You can start supplementing (either from your stash or formula) whil you work on your supply. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278987 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:53:46 +0000 Silva 1278987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would find a lactation consultant ASAP.</p> <p>(I just edited my post because I'm not your doctor! I hope your LO starts gaining soon! :happy: ) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278984 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:52:51 +0000 Smurfette 1278984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Mother's Milk Tea! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278976 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:49:30 +0000 mamimami 1278976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Domperidone!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278934 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:18:28 +0000 heartonastring 1278934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle - three capsules of each, three times a day. And find an IBCLC with whom you click and start working with her ASAP. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278933 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:18:27 +0000 skipra 1278933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Destress! Stress always killed my supply. Try some relaxation techniques while nursing or pumping. For me reading takes my mind off it and I almost always had better output when pumping.<br /> I think the tea also helped because I stopped drinking it when I found out I was pregnant again and my supply dropped immediately. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278915 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 08:05:50 +0000 edelweiss 1278915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>when my supply dipped, i added an extra pumping session at night before i went to bed. i think it worked after a couple of weeks. not sure if that's a possibility for you--i admit it's a pain in the ass to add a pumping session. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278897 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 07:45:47 +0000 MapleMoose 1278897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lactation cookies and power pumping. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278855 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 06:18:42 +0000 Anagram 1278855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I would get your latch evaluated since a poor latch will cause your Lo to take out less milk which will make your supply decrease.</p> <p>Work on the latch, also take the supplements, and pump after feedings to top off LO from a bottle seems to be the standard advice from my LC (I go to a support group).0 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278793 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:22:37 +0000 erwoo 1278793@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@StbHisMrs: I took the capsules. I remember taking up to 4 each time. And my husband said I smelled like maple syrup but my baby was happy so who cares. :D </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278776 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 02:09:49 +0000 StbHisMrs 1278776@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: @erwoo: @autumnlove: How did you take fenugreek, tea or capsules?</p> <p>Ahh sleep, something I dearly miss. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278751 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:39:04 +0000 autumnlove 1278751@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle. Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278750 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:38:54 +0000 erwoo 1278750@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fenugreek, oatmeal, sleep, eat lots of healthy food, and just lots and lots of water throughout the day. I slept every chance I got. Oh, and I also drank Mother's Milk Tea. I think it helped but I would have to drink A LOT of it throughout the day and that was hard to do. I'd rather drink tons of water. And I wasn't a huge milk producer with both of my boys but I was able to exclusively nurse both of them. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278748 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:37:45 +0000 Ra 1278748@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Fenugreek and More Milk Plus help me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/baby-not-gaining-wait-what-supplements-work#post-1278745 Fri, 13 Dec 2013 01:31:06 +0000 StbHisMrs 1278745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charlie had her 4 month checkup yesterday and lost 2lbs. I feed her all the time, so we think that has been comfort nursing with not much coming out. I need to boost my supply, I bought Yogi nursing tea, flaxseed, vitamin d, and I'm going to make a batch of lactation cookies again. I noticed last week I went from pumping 5-6oz at a time to 2-3oz.</p> <p>What supplements worked for you? </p>