Can I just start drinking it or do I need to ask a doctor? DD is 17 days old.
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I'd just start drinking it unless there are factors that make you believe asking your Dr. is necessary.
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I'd just drink it!
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Just drink it! I did
(though if you pump and try to donate it, milk banks at hospitals might not take your milk! I was shocked to discover this)
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If you have any underlying thyroid issues, fenugreek can actually work against you. I'm not saying you NEED to consult a doctor, but if the tea isn't doing anything for you, I'd talk with a doctor. I loved milk tea!!
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@snowjewelz: just drink it. And you had your baby?!? Congrats!!!
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Should be fine to just drink it. If you suspect supply issues, it might be worth considering jumping straight to a More Milk capsule or tincture (I found the alcohol-based tincture to work the best for me, personally; but you can read some reviews and see what you think), or the More Milk Plus blend depending on what you think might be going on with your supply. The Plus formulation is great for women who have confirmed or suspected issues with insufficient glandular tissue (basically less of the breast tissue involved in milk production). Good luck! I struggled with supply issues both times, and I'd be happy to pass on more of what I learned if you think it might be useful at all.
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Thanks all! I don't have supply issues... Lo is hitting a growth spurt I think, and I have these tea laying around so I figured now would be the time to drink them if anything!
@regberadaisy: I did!! Thanks!! I had been staying in my due date groups but you will prob see me asking tons of questions on here!
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@Mrs. Twine: Ooo! You can pass that information on to me.
I had supply issues with E, and the only thing any of the LCs could tell me is that it was probably "due to stress". But E also didn't latch very well, had a very poor suck reflex, and likely has an undiagnosed lip/tongue tie.
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@Espion: This book is invaluable: http://www.makingmoremilk.com/
The website has so much useful information, as well. I suspect that I have undiagnosed IGT, but a combination of domperidone and More Milk Plus tincture (as well as avoiding foods that can negatively affect supply such as sage) worked well enough that I didn't have to supplement with Lorelei more than about one bottle's worth. If you do end up supplementing, I would recommend a SNS that allows you to do so at breast. They are a pain in the butt, but it means more stimulation telling your body that it needs to make more.
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@Mrs. Twine: Awesome, thank you! I used a SNS briefly with E, but ultimately had to use an 8F feeding tube over my finger with a syringe attached for awhile. He was one stubborn little redhead. I'll have to dig it out and buy new tubing. I used Domperidone as well, and that let us basically comfort nurse for 7 months. I also pumped like crazy, but I didn't really start until he was around 5 or 6 weeks old (believing that "babies are more efficient than my pump", not true in our case!) So I'm going to pump much earlier to work in supply if this kid has the least hint of the same issues.
I'm actually excited to try (is that weird, lol!) but I'm not going to be as devastated if it works out the same as E.
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@snowjewelz: congratulations on your little girl
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@LovelyPlum: Thanks!!
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@Espion: @Mrs. Twine: was nice enough to send that book to me when I was pregnant with DD 2. If you want it just wall me your address and I'll send it along!
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@snowjewelz: the tea has fenugreek in it and along with not being good for people with thyroid issues it can lower your blood sugar so not good for women with diabetes.
@Mrs. Twine: @Espion: I had low milk supply as well and am already thinking ahead for next baby...do either you know anything about pumping at the end of pregnancy to encourage a better supply?
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@regberadaisy: That would be awesome! I'll wall you.
@Seattlemom: Nipple stimulation (pumping) toward the end of pregnancy can be used to stimulate labor. It may not have the effect of increasing supply, but getting contractions going!
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@Seattlemom: oh hmm I had gestational diabetes, haven't had my pp levels checked yet. I guess I should ask the dr just in case then
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@Seattlemom: it is best to talk to your ob about that. *some* think that stimulation might induce a early labor. I asked my Ob about it and she didn't think it had any validity but of course it doesn't hurt to try. But to try after 36/37 weeks when we've reached "full term" just to be safe. I also started taking more milk plus tablets towards the end.
My supply this time is so much better! I actually have a mini freezer stash!
but I don't know if the MMP helped or if it's just because it's my second so my glands have grown??
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@regberadaisy: oh that's awesome your supply is better this time! That def makes me hopeful! I've heard good things about MMP and also goats rue for insufficient glandular tissue but I didn't take either when I was BFing my LO.
@Espion: I have heard about it stimulating labor but have also heard of some providers being ok with women pumping or hand expressing at the very end to help with supply.
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@snowjewelz: yeah I would check just to be sure, although the actual dose of fenugreek you get from the tea is fairly small, compared to taking the capsules
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@regberadaisy: that's what happened to my SIL too! For her 2nd nursing has been so much easier!
(though if you pump and try to donate it, milk banks at hospitals might not take your milk! I was shocked to discover this)
but I don't know if the MMP helped or if it's just because it's my second so my glands have grown??
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