When does the fenugreek start working for increasing the breastmilk?
What many forget is that unless you are making your body think you need to produce more, you can take as much fenugreek as you want and not make more milk. I took 3 capsules 3x day for two weeks then 3-5 cups of Mother’s Milk Tea for two weeks then oatmeal twice a day for two weeks as well as increased water/gatorade. I alternated so that my body wouldn’t get hung up on one method of increasing milk. (I learned all the following from another mom who is now a La Leche League Leader, she also has BF her two children)The key is to make your body think you need more. Let the baby nurse more often and for longer periods. If DC nurses every 4 hours for 10 minutes each side/ 20 minutes total, then extend the time to 15-20 minutes each side every 2.5 to 3 hours. OR after each feeding at normal length/intervals pump for about 15 minutes each side (I prefer a double electric – faster and better suction and no forarm cramps). When your baby feeds they usually don’t empty the breast of all the mil
