Fenugreek Dose

[MummyTummy]

Sorry if this is written somewhere else but I can't seem to find the answer.

I've been having breastfeeding issues on and off since Jett was born but he is feeding lots, very fussy hopping on and off and not gaining much weight. My LC suggested some time ago fenugreek to increase my supply if I wanted to. I haven't bothered, but am really feeling like I need to give something a go now.

Can anyone tell me the dose I should be taking? I have looked but all I can find is that fenugreek can help increase your supply!!! Yes, but how much do I take to get it to help me???

TIA

[Pandora]

I made tea out of it. tastes kinda like curry.
Those little tea infuser/ball thingys - about 1 tsp in ont of those to a cup of boiling water.

I did notice it affected DS' poos though, they got a bit looser and a bit frothy.

[MummyTummy]

Thanks! We only get poos every 7 days at this stage, so maybe it will bring it on a bit more often?

[Laranna]

I take the tablets - 2 tablets 3 times a day, so 6 in total. I could probably take more but I think 6 works well for me. I've heard some people say you need to take it until you start smelling like fenugreek

[razzle]

I took the tablets also, but only 1 tab 3 times a day, and had a noticeable increase within 24 hours!!

[Pandora]

Did it affect your bubs napies when you took the tablet form? I wonder if that makes a difference?