Nature's Way Fenugreek Seed 610 mg, Capsules 180ea
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Customer Reviews of Nature's Way Fenugreek Seed 610 mg, Capsules 180ea
Customer Review: It got my milk flowing.
Summary: 5 Stars
I wanted to switch my baby to formula, but it gave her gastrointestinal problems. I then decided to switch back to breastfeeding. I had only stopped for about a week, but my milk supply had significantly decreased. I was producing about 2 oz every 3 hours. (My baby has a cleft palate so I exclusively pump. Because of this I am aware of exactly how much milk I am producing.) I ordered the Fenugreek (which arrived surprisingly fast)and started taking it immediately. The bottle suggests taking 1-2 pills 3x a day with food. I started off with that dosage while increasing my pumping sessions. I did not notice a huge difference at first. I read on other message boards that most women take 3 pills 3x a day. I increased my dosage. After about a week of Fenugreek at the higher dosage plus an increase in pumpings, I noticed a huge difference. I would get approx 6oz every 3 hours. My first pump in the morning around 5am I normally get about 10oz! My freezer is now full of milk and my supply has stayed consistent. I now pump for 20 min every 4-5 hours, with an 8 hour break at night. My milk supply has not diminished and I am confident it is the Fenugreek.
I have not had any negative reactions or experienced any maple smell that some women have mentioned. I have not experienced any side of that can be attributed to Fenugreek. The only downside is that since I take 9 pills a day the bottle doesn't seem to last very long. However, Fenugreek is super cheap so buying more isn't really an issue for me.
Customer Review: THANK GOD FOR FENUGREEK!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was adament about breast feeding my baby. Everything was fine while I was at home, I had no problems breast feeding. But when I had to go back to work, I wasn't getting much through pumping. I made sure to drink plenty of water and ate enough fruits and veggies. But I guess some women don't produce a whole lot. I tried the Mother's Milk Tea first before ordering the herbs. I took if for a week and didn't notice a thing. I was depressed bc I didn't want to supplement but the demand was more than the supply!! I ordered the Fenugreek and the Blessed Thistle. I read other reviews saying to take both so I thought, mindaswell. After 1 day I was producing more! Before I would pump and get 1oz. from one side and maybe nothing from the other. Now, I get 3-4oz. from each side per sitting(pumping) And while at work I try to pump every 2 hours. It's hard bc I am a hairstylist and usually very busy. But I could care less what anyone says! I have to feed my child, so I go in the back and pump. I do take 2 of each pill 3 times a day. I do have to get up in the middle of the night and pump to relieve myself. I'd say if you don't want to have to do that, skip the 3rd dose! But my son usually gets up once anyways to eat so I just pump what I can. Hope this helps!!! It helped me so much. :)Customer Review: For nursing support
Summary: 5 Stars
I bougth this to use while nursing my newborn. I started taking it when she was 2 days old. Nursing has been great, she gets plenty of milk & I have no concerns about running out of milk. This is my 3rd time nursing and this time has been the easiest, i dont know for sure if it's because of the fenugreek, but all i can say is that my baby is super happy. so i would reccommend it if you are concerend about running low on milk. Also, i read that this herb also is a great breast health support in general, and can help prevent breast cancer, which runs in my family. So i will definatly continue taking it even after i'm done nursing! Plus, i gave 5 stars b/c amazon has the best price for this. I checked 3 other popular health stores and the best price is online!!Customer Review: Worked Well Initially
Summary: 5 Stars
I am 40 and just had my son 5 months ago. Started having trouble with my milk supply around the 5 or 6 week mark - due to a few different issues. Didn't discover this until a few weeks after than and took 2 pills three times a day and drank lots of water. It immediately increased my supply. Over time, however, my supply has decreased again even with continued use (went back to work so I am no longer able to breastfeed/pump every 4 hours - only every 6-8 now). I must admit that I think the Fenugreek is the only reason I am even pumping the 12-16 ounces a day that I get now. I am now going to try combining the Fenugreek with Blessed Thistle as some other users have posted about. Hopeful it will increase my supply again.Customer Review: Hit 2 birds with one stone
Summary: 5 Stars
When my daughter was only a week old my milk supply went downhill fast. I also had lopsided breasts bc I avoided my right breast every once in awhile bc the nipple hurt. After talking to my doctor, she told me it was safe to try FENUGREEK (3 pills 3 times a day), BLESSED THISLTE (aka MILK THISTLE 1 pill 3 times a day) and MOTHERS MILK TEA (3-5 cups a day --- which I couldnt drink bc it was gross). About a week later my right breast caught up and I was pumping 3 oz per breast as to the 1 oz I was getting (my right breast was only droplets before). I am confident that my daughter is now getting full with each feeding. Only bad thing is the FENUGREEK gives my skin a weird smell but it is worth it!!!