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i started taking fenugreen and Blessed thistle, 3 capsuels of each 3 times a day, but I was wondering if there were any kind of side effects that I may need to know about.... I was reading that if i'm not smelling like maple syrup then I'm not taking enough fenugreek, what should I do-- increase by how much?
also, do i continue taking my prenatal vitamin at the same time?
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Continue taking your prenatals yes. Fenugreek may make you smell a little sweet. I think it is more in some than others. You have the amount right.
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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what should I expect as far as production? will there be a significant increase in flow, or will the richness of the milk change? I work during the day and usually pump about 3 times a day, pumping close to 18 oz total.
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It helps to keep your supply building along with the pumping. The fenugreek is the main herb for production. Did you do the protocol? Are you taking Dom?
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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no, I didn't know there was a protocal to follow, can you point me in the right direction please?
Last edited by mommy1+; 10/01/07 08:35 PM. Reason: extra info
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also, is there any kind of effect to the baby?
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Are you nursing right now? An adopted child or a biological child. If you are adopting what is your time frame? Are you currently pumping? A little background and I can point you in the right direction.
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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Sorry I see you are pumping so the main question is are you nursing a baby right now or building a supply?
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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this is my biological son, and i am nursing in the evenings and in the early morning, before I drop him off with my mother or mother-in-law. He is now 4 months old and has started eating 5 oz, but I know that I'm not making enough for the 4 feedings while I'm away. Since I'm not making enought for those feedings, i have asked that my mother mix in 1oz of formula to supplement what I am not able to produce. I will be looking at the website today.
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