There are lots of great herbs and
galactagogues out there (fenugreek, blessed thistle, goat's rue, etc.) that may help your build your supply and your confidence if you notice a drop in supply.
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,
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Galactagogues could help, but they are not a one size fits all solution, and you may want to contact an IBCLC to help you figure
out if they would be right for you.
I've practically got
galactagogues coming
out of my ears and I've pumped like a madwoman.
I found almonds to be a
galactagogue for me (soaked in salt water overnight and then dehydrated or in 150 oven until dried
out.)
Unfortunately, Kelly Mom noted that the jury is still
out on the safety of these supplements during pregnancy, and Archbold explains that
galactagogues usually don't help with supply at this time.