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'''Benefits of Fenugreek Capsules for Breastfeeding''' | |||
*Source:http://healthyeating.sfgate.com/benefits-fenugreek-capsules-breastfeeding-5981.html | |||
:By Sharon Perkins (Demand Media) | |||
Breastfeeding moms dealing with decreased milk supply often turn to herbs such as fenugreek to produce more milk. Fenugreek is often recommended by lactation consultants and alternative medicine practitioners, although it hasn't undergone many clinical studies. Fenugreek is classified as a galactagogue, a substance that increases breast milk output. Fenugreek is sold in capsules as well as in tea form. Ask your doctor and lactation consultant before taking fenugreek; there are ways to increase breast milk output without taking herbs. | |||
:All Natural | |||
Fenugreek is an herb whose seed is used in alternative medicine to treat a variety of conditions, including milk production. Because it's a natural plant product, nursing moms often feel more comfortable taking it than commercially produced medications. Taking fenugreek with blessed thistle, another herb, often gives better results than taking fenugreek alone. Don't take fenugreek mixed with thyme, breastfeeding specialist Dr. Jack Newman of the International Breastfeeding Center advises. | |||
:Quick Acting | |||
Fenugreek pills work quickly after you start taking them, often in the first 12 to 24 hours; if this treatment doesn't work by then, it may not work at all, according to Dr. Newman. Both fenugreek and blessed thistle work best in the first week of use. | |||
Continued Breastfeeding | |||
Fenugreek could allow you to keep breastfeeding if it works for you as prescribed. Breastfeeding has multiple benefits for both babies and moms. It's the healthiest food for your baby and provides immunological benefits over formula. Breastfeeding can also help you lose weight during the postpartum period and might have a protective effect against developing breast cancer later in life. | |||
:Ease of Administration | |||
Fenugreek is inexpensive and easy to find. To increase milk supply, take three capsules three times per day. Capsules have advantages over teas, which take time to make. Capsules also provide a more standardized dose of the herb than teas do. | |||
:Side Effects | |||
Natural doesn't always mean completely safe; fenugreek does have potential side effects. But it's generally considered safe, with a few caveats, according to Dr. Newman. If your milk supply drops because you're pregnant, don't take fenugreek, which could possibly induce uterine contractions. Fenugreek might also lower blood glucose levels, which could change your medication requirements if you're diabetic. You or your baby might also develop mild gastrointestinal distress or gassiness. You might also notice that your or your baby's skin might have a maple syrup odor that could be mistaken for a metabolic disorder. As with any herb, you could develop an allergy to fenugreek. | |||
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'''5 Health Benefits of Fenugreek''' | '''5 Health Benefits of Fenugreek''' | ||
*Source:http://www.rodalewellness.com/health/benefits-fenugreek | *Source:http://www.rodalewellness.com/health/benefits-fenugreek | ||