I'm currently pg with number 3 and researching options for increasing my milk supply. I had breast reduction surgery years ago and, although my ducts are patent, I have had a problem with supply in the past. My GP has suggested Motilium to increase my supply and told me that it is very effective and safe for bub. Has anyone used Motilium? Did it work? How effective was it in increasing your supply? How long did you take it for? Any side effects?
I took motilium when I was BF DS2.
It was very effective in increasing my supply... I took it for a month. Neither DS2 nor I had any side effects, although if you do not feed more often or pump more, your supply can drop drastically when you stop taking the motilium.
I was prescribed Motilium just after I had DS as my milk did not come through. It did bring my milk through, but I still don't have much of a supply - not enough to feed DS. I express several times a day and don't get very much.
My Ob told me that if it didn't work within a week or two, then the chances are that it's not going to work for you and will be a waste of money. I took it for 2 weeks. I still have a few tabs left, so take one or two when my supply lessens.
Side effect wise - there shouldn't be any. Motilium is a drug used to ease stomach cramps and a side effect of it is that it causes milk production. In saying that, I found while taking it that my appetite was non existant.
I was on Motilium full time while Breast Feeding DD.
Originally I strate with three a day, then two a day and tried to drop to 1 am day and my supply dissappeared. So went back to three a day and stayed there. Then at 10 weeks DD started losing weight and I got an appointment with a specialist GP/LC and she prescribed 60-80mg a day, which is 6-8 tablets a day, all completely fine to take.
It definitely made a big difference to me, this time I am planning on using Motilium from the start and most likely the higher dosages, my OB will write me a large script for them I have already discussed it with her, as I will be starting off expressing and not BF'ing so will need the extra boost from the start. But I am hoping that this time as I know more about let downs how to achieve it that I might get a better start with BF'ing I was really stressed out trying to make enough milk to meet the Paed's requirements for my DD that I think it mentally affected my ability to let down. But this time I am so much more prepared, I have my own double pump (which I bought when N was 6 months old), and double kits x 2 all ready to go
I found that it didn't work for me but Fenugreek worked wonders. When I went on Fenugreek when DD2 was 2 weeks old, it was like my milk had come in a second time. Whatever you choose, I really really hope that it helps you out. Good luck xx
I have used it for both babies, to great effect. Although I do need a higher dose, as do most people who really need it. I take 90 mg, I'm pretty sure the ceiling is 120mg. Most medical people do not understand the need to take the higher dose, and will react accordingly. The amounts prescribed for it's intended use (tummy issues) are much lower, 10 or 20mg, so most Drs will prescribe the same for lactating women. But research shows that the higher dose is safe, and effective, and anyone who specialises in lactation knows that it's usually necessary to get the desired effect.
I haven't noticed any negative side effects for either myself or the babies. As Lisa said your supply can drop very quickly when you stop so it's wise to wean off it veeeerrrrrryyyy slowly.
Have you come across Diana West's books and website?
Motilium to increase milk supply?
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