https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 06 May 2026 23:17:03 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1206349 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 21:00:48 +0000 daniellemybelle 1206349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@junebugmama: @Mrs. Twine: I'm not the original poster but I bumped this because I am going to try it soon. I just started taking goat's rue too just for good measure! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1206002 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 14:01:04 +0000 Mrs. Twine 1206002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Goat's rue can work really well for women where the issue is insufficient mammary tissue. I believe that is/was one of my own issues. I also took domperidone and saw a noticeable increase in supply. Feel free to message me if you want any more information on my experience. I have struggled with anxiety and depression in the past, and also tried Reglan. The Reglan didn't help as much with supply as Domperidone, and it also had some mood-related side effects that were unpleasant. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1205941 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 12:39:28 +0000 junebugmama 1205941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ok, so your situation is slightly different and I'm surprised that the LC suggested it. (Although she has a better understanding of your unique situation) Most woman who have had a breast reduction would not benefit for dom. You do not have enough glandular tissue which is what's contributing to your lack of supply. Over time your body will actually make a little more and a little more if you continue to pump to increase supply. Dom needs glandular tissue in order to work, from my understandings.</p> <p>Something that is good to know, is most woman who have had reduction struggle to bf their first babies, but have little or no struggles with subsequent nurslings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1205921 Sat, 09 Nov 2013 12:08:10 +0000 daniellemybelle 1205921@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Bumping this thread! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1109193 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:55:38 +0000 Espion 1109193@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@char54: I take domperidone, and I have no idea if I have prolactin issues. I think that E (who is nearly 4 months) has a posterior tongue and lip tie that cannot be corrected for lack of sufficient medical personnel knowledgeable enough. He has never nursed efficiently, so my supply was tanked from the start. I've seen many LCs, and not one can figure out any other reason for my sucky supply.<br /> So, with that said, I take domperidone and brewer's yeast every day, and that has helped me *maintain* enough supply to allow me to nurse twice (or more if I'm not working) a day and pump about 2-4 ounces. Most would say that my supply is not much, but it's worth it to me to keep whatever miserable supply I have. When I tried not taking it for a few days, my supply tanked significantly. I suspect that if the root cause was a prolactin problem, then it would help a lot more, but as it is, it helps enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1108475 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:20:37 +0000 sslm 1108475@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A girl in my play group takes it and it's allowed her to EP enough milk for her son. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1108469 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:18:26 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1108469@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Adira: yeah...</p> <p>I lost my supply at 14w. My doctor REALLY vouched for Domp. but, said that it wouldn't help *me* specifically, because my supply issues has nothing to do with my prolactin levels. For me, it was never a hormonal issue. It was a diet and stress issue.<br /> My son has MSPI, which limited my diet severely, and then he was also very colicky and I literally would not sleep....ever. So, my supply died. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1108446 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 16:08:10 +0000 Espion 1108446@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@char54: I take it. I'll reply when I have a bit more time! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1108076 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:17:54 +0000 Kemma 1108076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>One of the girls in my coffee group was on Domperidrone and it allowed her to EP enough breastmilk to provide half her LO's daily intake. She came off it at six months post partum and completely dried up.</p> <p>In the meantime are you eating plenty of good calories, drinking lots of water and looking after yourself?</p> <p>Congrats on the new babe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1106966 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:46:41 +0000 mamimami 1106966@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I used domperidone for its on-label purpose (GI issues) while I was breastfeeding and it boosted my already good supply, which was weird because I had also heard what @adira posted. Anyway, it's worth a try and totally safe from everything I hear. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1106957 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:43:58 +0000 Adira 1106957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>According to Kellymom, Domperidone is safe to use but will only help if you have low prolactin levels. Not sure if there's a test for that or if you know if that's your issue or not...</p> <p><a href="http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/prescript_galactagogue/" rel="nofollow">http://kellymom.com/bf/can-i-breastfeed/meds/prescript_galactagogue/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/domperidone-to-increase-supply-1#post-1106933 Tue, 24 Sep 2013 08:30:46 +0000 Charm54 1106933@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had a breast reduction a few years ago and while I'm thrilled to have milk at all, my supply is low. </p> <p>We tried bfing for a week but it ended up with LO starving and in the nicu. I'm exclusively pumping now (about 3 ounces a session) and supplementing with formula as needed and we are both much happier.</p> <p>The lactation consultant called me today to check up and offered me a prescription of domperidone. I'm a bit wary of the LCs advice after several uneasy situations while we were in the hospital,<br /> but she seemed to really think it would work in boosting my production.</p> <p>Has anyone else tried domperidone? Did it work for you? Would it work this early in the game (LO is only 10 days) when I'm still trying to establish my supply? </p>