fenugreek side effects?

kimalee2288

I've been taking fenugreek for about a week now to up my supply since I've gone back to work. I read about the uses and side effects before starting it and it looked fine, but ever since I started it I've been extremely dizzy. I don't remember that being a side effect. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm about to stop taking it and try something else but idk what. Help! I don't want to give up breastfeeding but I'm only getting 3oz about five times a day at this point and my baby girl is 7 weeks.

caroline8_p

Bump, dont know. Im about to start taking it myself. Been back to work for a couple of weeks. But i pump from 8-13 oz a day. But i have no stash, she uses it the next day.

angie87

I was taking it and never happen to me here is a Bump for you

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kimalee2288

@homebirthadvocate I do nurse her when were together but she doesn't seem satisfied and keeps pulling off. She had a problem latching in the beginning and had to use a sheild but she's been doing a lot better. She's depleted my stash in the freezer though. I pump before I go to work, once at work, and when I get home. So every 3-4 hours.

jellybelly1015

Try upping pumping to every 2 hours, that helped me with volume, and pump after bfing. The extra demand will help!

kimalee2288

@jellybelly1015 I try to pump after every feeding. I would just like to restock my freezer stash.

Proudmommy8789

That happened to im still taking it. Make sure you are eatting snacks every couple hours and drinking water. I read that it makes you hungry

Bahamamama4828

dizziness, hunger, and smelling like maple syrup are most common. i believe it lowers blood sugar hence the dizziness. ill have to double check with my herbalist friend though

preggointx

My milk went down after I took them

kimalee2288

Thanks everyone, I guess I'll just to watch what I eat and make sure I stay hydrated.