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Good Morning,
Fenugreek is an effective galactogue and is the most familiar here in the US. It is best to take the fenugreek as a tincture as tinctures are most readily absorbed by the mucous membranes. One needs to drink a lot of fenugreek tea to observe an increase in milk production.
I suggest going to your local natural grocer/pharmacy and purchase Motherlove's "More Milk Plus". Generally a nursing mother will observe an increase in her supply within 48 hours, as long as the tincture is taken per instructions on the bottle. If you do not observe an increase, you may want to consider Motherlove's "More Milk Special Blend". The MMSB also contains Goat's Rue which is an effective galactogue for nursing mothers who have had alteration to their mammary tissue. Please learn more about these tinctures at http://motherlove.com/products_extracts.php.
Another piece to the "building supply" puzzle is the frequency by which you empty your breasts. Not knowing the age of your infant, the breasts should be emptied (nursing and/or pumping) 10-12 times/24 hours if you are wanting to build supply for an infant less than 3 months old.
Please consult with a natural pharmacist/naturopath in your community about the recommended doses of fish oil. I do not know of any contraindications for taking fish oil and fenugreek, however, it is best to discuss this with a naturopath or pharmacist.
Kind Regards,
Stephanie Moore, RN, BSN, IBCLC
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Owner of Becoming Mothers
Boulder, CO
www.becomingmothers.com
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