Increasing supply

[Alexia]

Between extra hours at work and VERY sore nipples from a lazy latch my supply has gone down....I know I can take Fenugreek and I've heard Alfalfa works really well too. Do you think it would hurt to take both?

[All4Ella]

Maybe just start with one, and move into the other if you are not getting results you like?

Also, try pumping after each feed for at least 10 minutes.

[pmills4]

It will not hurt you to take both at the same time, but I agree with pp try one first. You can also try Mothers Milk tea, and or Oatmeal.

[schmerna]

For me, drinking a lot of water and eating oatmeal increased my supply. Also, try to add a 10 minute pumping session right after you nurse.

[Alexia]

No pump so that's out. I could never afford one.

I'm getting fenugreek tonight though so I'll try that first and see how it goes - thanks mommas.

[Mirasmom]

Originally Posted by Alexia No pump so that's out. I could never afford one. I'm getting fenugreek tonight though so I'll try that first and see how it goes - thanks mommas.

You could rent one for much cheaper and you'll probably only need it for a bit!

[mollypeters]

make sure u'r getting plenty of water, and try to cut back on caffienated drinks. Good luck!

[rara4h@yahoo.com]

If you have a local W.I.C office and you qualify they can give you one.

[Alexia]

Thanks guys for all the help.

[kidpsych2be]

You could try Blessed Thistle, too. That's relatively inexpensive and works well.

I take a "mama's milk" tincture homemade by a mama here on DS. It's got Goat's Rue, Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, Fennel Seed, Marshmallow Root and one or two others I'm forgetting in it. Works beautifully!