Your sweat and urine will smell like you went on a pancake bender. Your baby might begin to smell that way as well. There is no incremental benefit from the 6 capsules you did take — you have to get the dose all the way to where it needs to be to get results. Generally, if you consistently take fenugreek and continue with a good pumping schedule two hours per day for exclusive pumpers , you should see an increase in your pumping output in hours.
It works for many women, but not all, and not much clinical research has been done about its effectiveness. I did an obviously unscientific poll on instagram , and about a third of the people who tried it thought that it worked:. However, to maintain your newly increased milk supply, you do need to keep removing this amount of breastmilk from your breasts via your breast pump. As long as you stick to your pumping schedule, you should be okay. You should also note that there is always risk when taking supplements.
You can also buy empty gelatin capsules and bulk fenugreek seed powder to make your own capsules. Fenugreek tea is a weak form of the herb. For the tea: use a teaspoon of whole fenugreek seeds. Steep in boiling water for 15 minutes or so. Fenugreek sprouts are another way to eat fenugreek. Fenugreek seeds can be obtained in the bulk food section of some health food stores, or you may be able to find them at a store that specializes in Indian or other eastern foods.
Soak teaspoons of the seeds in water overnight. Place the seeds into a sprouter this can be as simple as a small, clear plastic clamshell carry-out container , and place on a windowsill or table with the lid slightly ajar.
Rinse with water daily. The seeds will sprout in around five days. Fenugreek seeds for mastitis or engorgement : Steep several ounces of seeds in a cup or so of water. Let seeds cool, then mash them. Place on a clean cloth, warm, and use as a poultice or plaster on engorged or mastitic breasts to help with let-down and sore spots. Fenugreek has also been used as an external poultice to control inflammation and dandruff. There is current research being done on using fenugreek for diabetes , high cholesterol , inflammatory bowel disease and gastric ulcers.
Fenugreek may also help prevent the onset of diabetes. One three-year study found that people with prediabetes who took five grams of fenugreek powder twice a day before meals were significantly less likely to develop diabetes, possibly due to a decrease in insulin resistance. Fenugreek does pass into the breast milk , but it's believed to be safe for both mom and baby when used in moderation.
The U. Still, always consult a doctor, lactation consultant , or herbal specialist before taking any herbal treatments. Herbs are similar to medications. They can have side effects, and they can be dangerous for you and your baby. You should be aware that fenugreek can cause your breast milk, urine, and sweat to smell like maple syrup. There's a serious illness that's characterized by a maple syrup smell, and if your doctor doesn't know that the maple syrup smell is from the fenugreek, he can misdiagnose your child with maple syrup urine disease.
The most common side effect of taking fenugreek is diarrhea. Diarrhea can affect both you and your child if you start high doses of fenugreek too quickly.
But, you can usually avoid stomach issues if you start this herb at a low dose and gradually increase it.
You shouldn't use fenugreek if you're pregnant. This herb has been used to induce labor, and it can cause contractions, premature labor , and miscarriage. Fenugreek may act like estrogen in the body and be unsafe for women with hormone-sensitive cancers. Given that fenugreek can lower your blood sugar levels, use caution and speak with your doctor if you're taking diabetes medications, such as insulin or drugs for hypoglycemia, as fenugreek may enhance their effects.
This may cause excessively low blood sugar, and you may need to reduce your dose of medication. Fenugreek can thin your blood. Don't use it if you're taking blood thinners anticoagulant medication unless you're under the direct supervision of your doctor. Allergic reactions are possible.
If you have asthma, or you're allergic to soy or peanuts, you may also be allergic to fenugreek. Fenugreek is available as seeds, capsules, and tea. Because the seeds are bitter heating sweetens them , fenugreek may best be taken in capsule or tea form. Debitterized powders are available, but even they're often considered unpalatable without the addition of a flavoring agent.
Wide-ranging dosages and differing preparations have been used in studies, so there is no single recommended dose. If you're taking fenugreek to increase production of breast milk, talk to your doctor, midwife, lactation consultant, or an herbal specialist to find out which dose is best for you.
In general, you can begin by taking one milligram capsule a commonly available dose three times a day. Then, slowly increase your dose until either you smell of maple syrup or you're taking three capsules three times a day.
To make fenugreek tea, place one to three teaspoons of fenugreek seeds in eight ounces one cup of boiling water. You can drink fenugreek tea up to three times a day. Fenugreek is thought to work well in combination with other breastfeeding herbs , such as blessed thistle , alfalfa , and fennel , and it's often one of the main ingredients found in commercially available nursing teas. When taken as directed, you can typically expect to see an increase in your breast milk supply within one week.
Studies in people with type 2 diabetes have used a range of fenugreek—from five to grams of powdered fenugreek seed taken one to two times daily for four days to three years. A dose of 1 gram daily of an extract of fenugreek seeds has also been used. Talk with your primary care provider before taking fenugreek in any form or dosage.
Self-treating a condition like diabetes and avoiding or delaying standard care may have serious consequences.
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