If you used Mother's Milk Tea how long did it take for you to see an improvement in supply? I've been back at work for two weeks now and my supply has definitely taken a hit. I used to be able to make 5 extra ounces each day to add to my freezer stash... now I'm just barely making enough to send to day care the next day. I bought some more milk plus capsules and then realized when they arrived that they have stupid soy in them which I can't have because DD is intolerant. So I bought some Mother's Milk Tea and had it shipped overnight. I had two cups last night and I'm planning to have 4 cups a day going forward. Hoping to see some improvement ASAP!
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Does MMP liquid form have soy? That's what I used and it definitely helped. I also did take the tea you can buy at the supermarkets. I can't say I noticed a huge difference, but I just tried to drink it whenever I remembered. I have a whole box leftover, you want me to send to you? It isn't expired until later this year. I could unpack the box and mail it as a letter
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@T-Mom: That would be great! Do you still have my address? I'll check out the MMP liquid. Thanks for the suggestion!
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@MamaMoose: I have it somewhere! If not I'll msg you. Good luck!!
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@MamaMoose: I didn't drink the tea, but I took the pills. I noticed a tiny bump in milk production the first week, but I noticed a HUGE spike in the amount of milk after about 3 weeks. Like, from about 3 oz per session to 7 or 8 oz, even in the afternoon.
note: I took it religiously like it said (no food/drink 30 min before or after the pills) and I was pumping more than nursing because I was at work.
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@T-Mom: Thanks!
@BabyBoecksMom: I just ordered the liquid form of MMP because it doesn't have soy in it... so hopefully I'll see a big improvement like you!
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@MamaMoose: liquid does not have soy. Same thing happend to me with the caps - I was so MAD! I know better to read the bottle too!
MMT helped a little I think - I drank it 45min before I would pump. I upped my water, calories and power pumped a few times. I think it was the power pumping that really got my supply back up.
We also started co-sleeping when my supply dipped. I am not back to what I was producing when I first came back to work but I no longer worry about making *enough* and sometimes have a little extra.
When I need to add to my stash I usually end up having to pump over the weekend which I hate to do.
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@littlebittyhouse: Uh I wish I had an office so I could power pump. But sadly I have to leave my desk to do it so I really can't pump for a super long time : (
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question for you, my supply def took a hit too when i went back to work. i make just enough to cover my office days without having to dip into the freezer stash. and i'm okay with not adding to the stash. however, feel like it's a slipper slope and that my supply will eventually dip again. (it does help that i nurse 4 days of the week on my wfh/wknd days).
if i took supplements like these, would i be back to engorgement days, or do they just up your regular supply in cycles? hope that made sense.
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@MamaMoose: i did it at night while watching tv! one hour show = one hour of power pumping!
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@mrsjyw: i never went back to engorgement days. it just upped my supply by about 3 ounces so that I wasn't freaking out over bringing home enough.
i went from pumping 7-9 ounces my first session down to 5 ounces EEK! after supplementing and power pumping I now routinely get 6-7 ounces and 8 on a good day!
Does that help?
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@littlebittyhouse: yes thank you!!
right now, regardless if i pump 2x, 4 hours apart, or 3x 3 hours apart... ive been averaging 12 oz total, with a random 15 oz day here or there. i'd like to pump 15-20oz, so i think i'm going to look into supplements, is buying on amazon the best route?
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@mrsjyw: I'm in the exact same spot as you I'm getting 12ounces (which is what M takes in a day at day care) but I would prefer to be at at least 15ounces. I found Amazon to have the best prices, plus I have Amazon mom so it will be here on Monday which is great because i'm impatient!
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@MamaMoose: my prime just ended, so ill have to sign up for amom-- thanks!
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@MamaMoose: I know nothing about MMT, but DD's pediatrician suggested taking fenugreek (1500mg 3 times a day) for a month. He "claimed" it was the best herbal supplement to boost supply.
ETA: I'm starting tonight!
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@MarieJ: both MMT and MMP have lots of fenugreek in them : )
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@MamaMoose: lol, oops!!!
I should research before I open my big mouth!
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@MarieJ: haha no worries. They are nice because they have fenugreek along with additional ingredients that can also boost production. So definitely something to consider if the fenugreek alone doesn't do it for you.
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@MamaMoose: thank you! I'll remember that if this doesn't work. When my milk first came in, I had an oversupply. I recently had a stomach virus & my milk production took a huge, huge hit. I also pump just enough for daycare...barely!
I'm hoping this will help!
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@mrsjyw: Just FYI I'm noticing a slight improvement today. The last few days I've been getting two ounces off the side she doesn't eat from first thing in the morning, and then 4 ounces total at each pumping session at work. This morning I got 3 ounces off my other side and 5 ounces total at my first pumping session.
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I'm going to have to order some today, I'm getting desperate! At 5 weeks pp I was getting avg 18 oz after 6 pumps. Now, 9 weeks pp, I'm lucky to get 10 oz after 6 pumps :'(
I'm taking fenugreek, maybe it's time to increase capsules.
What brands do you guys like?
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@swurlygurl: This is what I bought but couldn't take because of the soy. I gave them to a friend and she said she saw an improvement within 48 hours.
http://www.amazon.com/Motherlove-More-Milk-Vegetarian-Capsules/dp/B000ITVRD2
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@MamaMoose: That's good to hear! I hope I will be so lucky
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Is there a diff between the liquid and pills?
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mmp worked for me. i took the liquid (alcohol-free... the one with alcohol tastes horrible!).
@mrsjyw: i don't know if there's a difference, but my lactation consultant recommended the liquid.
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@Mrs. Bee: thank you~! ordering now
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with charlie i only took mmp and i had a great supply!
with olive i took mmp, mother's milk tea and fenugreek. definitely a big boost but not nearly as much as my charlie days. i was ep with charlie though and ebf with olive.
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Has anyone had stomach issues with mmp? I want to try it but I have a sensitive stomach (throw up from vitamins have to use gummy ones) and I am worried it is going to make me sick. Oatmeal is helping me a little but not enough.
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@Mrs. Bee: Man I think the alcohol free version tastes horrible... I can't imagine what the original must taste like!
@1000tulip: I have IBS and a very sensitive stomach and I haven't had any issues!
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@1000tulip: i didn't have any problems and i have lots of tummy troubles typically.
@MamaMoose: haha if you taste the alcohol version, you'll think the alcohol-free is delicious in comparison!
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Do you think you can take too much of this stuff? I just ordered MMP and MMT to take along with my fenugreek and blessed thistle.
If this doesn't work, it just must not be meant to be.
I'm hoping this will help!
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