Fenugreek & Breastfeeding
Fenugreek seeds contain hormone precursors that increases milk supply. Scientists do not know for sure how this happens, but it is believed that fenugreek stimulates breast milk glands, as they are similar to sweat glands. Women all around the world today take fenugreek seeds in capsules or pills. The capsules or pills can be found at most vitamin and nutrition stores, some supermarkets and natural foods stores. Fenugreek can also be taken in tea form, although tea is believed to be less effective than the capsules.
Fenugreek is considered safe for nursing moms when used in moderation and is found on the U.S. FDA's (Food and Drug Administration) 'Generally Recognized As Safe' list.
Introducing Baby Snowdrop's Fenugreek Capsules...
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Price RM45/bottle excluding postage
How Long Will It Take Effect?
Typically, increases in breast milk production by taking fenugreek capsules occur within 24 hours, but may sometimes extend 2-3 days after initial supplementation, with full effectiveness attained within 2 weeks. Once milk flow has been successfully established, fenugreek usage can be stopped without a corresponding interruption in breast milk flow.
Side Effects
The most common side effect is a maple syrup odour in urine and sweat (this is not a bad thing; it just means that the proper dosage has been reached). In overdose, fenugreek can cause diarrhoea, aggravate asthma, or induce hypoglycaemia.
The most common side effect is a maple syrup odour in urine and sweat (this is not a bad thing; it just means that the proper dosage has been reached). In overdose, fenugreek can cause diarrhoea, aggravate asthma, or induce hypoglycaemia.
Precautions
Mothers who suffer from asthma, or who are allergic to peanuts, should probably avoid taking fenugreek, unless otherwise indicated by your doctor. Pregnant women should avoid taking fenugreek because it can cause uterine (womb) contractions (i.e. induce labour).
Do note that some women may rarely have allergy to this herb. For more info on precautions, follow this link: PRECAUTIONS FOR FENUGREEK
Do note that some women may rarely have allergy to this herb. For more info on precautions, follow this link: PRECAUTIONS FOR FENUGREEK
Other Concerns
Fenugreek does not require permission or approval by the Pharmaceutical Services Division of the Ministry of Health (Kementerian Kesihatan) Malaysia because fenugreek is just part of regular food. Fenugreek has been widely used all over the world as a supplement, however, it is not to be used as a medication to treat, cure or prevent any diseases.
Testimonials
My personal testimonial..
Untuk mendapatkan 4oz susu mmg sangat sukar..kalau ibu lain hanya mengambil masa 10 minit untuk memenuhkan satu botol susu. Saya memerlukan masa yang lebih dari itu...Saya mula mencari ubat untuk membantu.sehinggalah saya berjumpa dgn fenugreek capsules. Antara yakin dgn tidak (setelah pelbagai cara lain dicuba) saya mula 'consume' fenugreek. Alhamdulillah, 'b' mulai engorged..susu mulai pekat..dan hasil daripada aktiviti mengepam, production susu bertambah dan makin bertambah..dan saya tidak lagi risau...dan bermula dari situ saya mula berkongsi dengan kawan2..
Nisa (founder of Baby Snowdrop - Fenugreek) says...
Honestly, I have been breastfeeding my daughter, Afrina, exclusively until she was 1 years and 7 months old without any solid food at all. When I started to allow her to eat solid food, I noticed my own breast milk became less because Afrina was not feeding my breast milk as often as before. This is when I started to take fenugreek seed capsules as herbal supplement to increase breast milk production. Thank God, I could actually feel that my breast became fuller with milk and my breast milk increased to the point that it was even more than enough for Afrina. I then keep on fully feeding her breast milk together with solid food (but I still never used formula milk, where I saved a whole lot of money here) till she was 2 years and 2 months, when I had to stop because I became pregnant with my second child. Fenugreek had helped me to continue breastfeeding my child for as long as I can. Thank God for the natural power of fenugreek seed!
saya sudah mengambil fenugreek suplement ini sebanyak 3 botol.saya sangat berpuas hati dengan hasilnya..ternyata susu saya bertambah pekat dan banyak. saya sangat bersyukur dapat menyusukan anak saya Miqael, secara ekslusif selama hampir 7 bulan ini.pernah saya hampir kekeringan susu kerana beberapa faktor. terutamanya kerana stress. namun, dengan mengambil suplemen ini, susu saya cukup untuk anak saya.
Zuzaila from JB ..Copy from shout box~2010-04-20 11:56 PM~
Fenugreek tu mmg elok. Especially sape2 yang period mostly susu tak kuar kan...
Azlia from Kangar, Perlis .. Copy from SMS
Testimonial selepas seminggu mengambil Fenugreek...
'Salam ..Buat masa nie susu bertambah la sikit..Dah boleh perah susu 3x sehari. Harap2 makin bertambah nanti'
Nor from Kampung Baru .. Copy from SMS
Testimonial selepas 2 minggu mengambil Fenugreek
'Ada perubahan pada kuantiti susu.Better than before'
Sya from KL .. Copy form SMS
Testimonial selepas seminggu mengambil Fenugreek
'Susu dah ada penigkatan sedikit...selepas seminggu consume Fenugreek'
intan syariza says
smlm lepas dpt fg saya terus makan (kebetulan sampai tghari sempat makan fg b4 lunch). so sebelum tido saya makan cukup 5 kali untuk sehari. alhamdullillah...pagi2 terasa breast keras n berdenyut2 tanda susu dah banyak. happy sangat rasa
