While Fenugreek is probably the most popular, there are other choices, (such
as Blessed Thistle, Nettle, and a tincture of herbs called More Milk / More Milk Plus) and a lactation consultant or certified herbalist can help you with this decision.
Fenugreek is thought to work well in combination with other breastfeeding herbs, such
as blessed thistle, alfalfa, and fennel, and it's often one of the main ingredients found in commercially available nursing teas.
Not exact matches
If you've ruled out other potential causes of a low supply and want to include food or herbal galactagogues (with the approval of your provider), there are non-grain options, such
as fennel seed, fenugreek, alfalfa, goat's rue, brewer's yeast, and
blessed thistle, delicious tea blends or capsules.
If you've ruled out other potential causes of a low supply and want to include food or herbal galactagogues (with the approval of your provider), there are non-grain options, such
as fennel seed, fenugreek, alfalfa, goat's rue, brewer's yeast, and
blessed thistle,
There is some evidence that herbs, such
as fenugreek,
blessed thistle or alfalfa can act
as a galactogogue (a substance that increases milk supply).
Finally, even though we all believe in different types of «woo» when it comes to breast milk production, there is no scientific research that shows using galactoguges, such
as fenugreek, goat's rue, wild asparagus, fennel,
blessed thistle and nettle (to name just a few) are effective or safe.
There are products, herbs and medicinals called galactagogues that can also increase supply such
as those in tinctures, teas, and supplements like fenugreek,
blessed thistle, goats rue and others.
Take two or three UpSpring Milkflow All - Natural Fenugreek and
Blessed Thistle Capsules per day to ensure a healthy milk supply for
as long
as you want to nurse your baby.
Mommy Know's Best Goat's Rue is used
as supplement to increase milk supply by moms and for babies who are sensitive to
blessed thistle, Fenugreek seed and other ingredients in lactating pills.
Blessed thistle, along with fenugreek, is one of the few herbs actually medically recognized
as an aid to breastfeeding.
If you are taking Fenugreek
as a supplement while breastfeeding, it is recommended to also take
Blessed Thistle to receive the greatest benefits.
There is more information here on other foods that can help increase supply though it should be noted that many of the herbs that have been used by moms (fenugreek,
blessed thistle, goat's rue, etc.) are not heavily researched and should be used under advisement of a breastfeeding professional
as there can be some contraindications.
It uses ingredients such
as Fenugreek Extract,
Blessed Thistle, Fennel Seed, and DHA of the highest quality to deliver to you a potent lactation supplement.
Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a herb that is used in herbal formulations which acts
as diuretic, cure loss of appetite and indigestion.
If you aren't a fan of ginger's flavor, or you want to try something else, there are many different herbs that women use to increase milk production such
as fenugreek,
blessed thistle, and fennel.
You can also take fennel in combination with other breastfeeding herbs, such
as fenugreek, alfalfa, stinging nettle, and
blessed thistle.
Herbal Alternatives - Both Fenugreek Seed and
Blessed Thistle herb are taken together
as the Fenugreek taken alone may cause stomach upset which the
Blessed Thistle herb seems to help curb.
Certain herbs such
as fenugreek,
blessed thistle and others are known galactagogues.
There are many over the counter herbs that can help boost a low milk supply such
as Fenugreek,
blessed thistle, More Milk Plus, and Goats Rue.
You can also add other breastfeeding herbs to your tea such
as alfalfa,
blessed thistle, fennel and stinging nettle.
As for fenugreek, at the hospital they recommanded me to take 3 pills 3 times a day with
blessed thistle also 3 pills 3 times a day but I hate pills so after 3 days I stopped and i didn't see any changes (I wasn't smelling like maple syrup though) I've ordered fenugreek tincture and I'll take it religiously.
Women have long turned to herbs such
as fenugreek,
blessed thistle, and fennel to stimulate milk production.
Not much clinical research has been done
as far
as how and why different galactagogues work — especially herbal galactogogues like fenugreek and
blessed thistle.
Nursing teas contain galactagogues (such
as fenugreek,
blessed thistle, and alfafa) that may increase milk supply in some women.
I tried pumping every 2 hours and taking fenugreek and
blessed thistle (which do help for those of you wondering about them)
as directed by my LC, even getting up in the middle of the night when the baby was still sleeping to pump, but it wasn't enough to keep my production up.
Another way to build up a supply is by using herbs such
as fenugreek, fennel, and
blessed thistle.
Blessed Thistle (also known
as Holy
Thistle or St. Benedict's
Thistle) was given this name due to its reputation
as a cure - all.
Also known
as Mary's
blessed thistle and silybum, milk
thistle is native to the Mediterranean regions, but grows in many different parts of the world.
Also known
as cnicus benedictus,
blessed thistle is famed for its lactation promoting properties in women, which milk
thistle may also have.
In a macabre play on «The 12 Days of Christmas,» she even depicts her mother's death rattles
as «two woodpeckers out of synch; / Three geese choking on crabgrass,» and employs the formality of end - rhymed couplets in «
Blessed Thistle» to play with Shakespearean language in a contemporary context.