Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek
Hi Catherine. I used it once or twice in the last 20 months. I think it's 2 capsules 3x per day, but I took one once and 6 hours later I had MELONS on my chest. I don't think I really needed it, but I was just having one of those small moments of self-doubt. Jo On 14/02/2007, at 6:45 AM, gypsymidwife wrote: Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson.
Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek
I have had adverse reactions to fenugreek every time I have tried it and when I spoke to my homeopath about it she actually said she never recommends it herself because it seems rather innocuous but is actually quite a powerful diuretic and blood thinner and can cause exactly the problems I was having (dehydration no matter how much I drank, associated headaches, dizziness, and more). You might want to consider something like blessed thistle instead? There are so homeopathics which can boost supply wonderfully. On 14/02/2007, at 9:45 AM, gypsymidwife wrote: Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson.
Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek
Hi Catherine, Can you please post this message to the new list. I have some information on Fenugreek also but need to find it, I'll reply to your post on the new list. Regards Kim - Kim Hunter Step Two Designs Pty Ltd Intranets / Usability / Information Architecture / Knowledge Management / Content Management http://www.steptwo.com.au/ [EMAIL PROTECTED] gypsymidwife wrote: Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
RE: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek
Catherine, What brand is the liquid tincture you have? Does it say anything about 1:1 or 1:2 ratio on there at all - this way I can give you a dosage? Kristin (Naturopath CBE) From: "gypsymidwife" [EMAIL PROTECTED]Reply-To: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auTo: ozmidwifery@acegraphics.com.auSubject: [ozmidwifery] fenugreekDate: Wed, 14 Feb 2007 08:45:16 +1000 Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson.Advertisement: Sell your car combining the power of print & online for $29.95 -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] fenugreek
Hi Catherine Fenugreek has definitely been known for helping in the production of breastmilk. There are a few problems with it though, especially in women who are oestrogen dominant. In these women, too much fenugreek causes breasts too enlarge and in some cases it is very painful. There are other drawbacks, it has a curry scent and taste and if you have too much, you start to smell like the herb. It can also cause intestinal upset and nausea, plus due to being a uterine stimulant, it shouldn't be taken during pregnancy, which isn't usually a problem during lactation. A good formula for increasing breastmilk would be combining alfalfa, dill, fennel and fenugreek together. I'm not sure of the dose and amounts of each though. Hope this is useful. Cheers Kim Jo Watson wrote: Hi Catherine. I used it once or twice in the last 20 months. I think it's 2 capsules 3x per day, but I took one once and 6 hours later I had MELONS on my chest. I don't think I really needed it, but I was just having one of those small moments of self-doubt. Jo On 14/02/2007, at 6:45 AM, gypsymidwife wrote: Dear All Just wondering if someone can help me with the therapeutic dose of fenugreek. I have heard it 's amazing to increase milk supply but as it says nothing of this on the bottle, I would like to know if others have had experience with its use. Thanks in advance. Catherine Pearson. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.
Dear Judy Small world, this was something I was using during the week!! Recommended dosage 6000mg per day in divided doses of 2000mg TDS. Use until milk comes in (although if there has been no dramatic improvement after two weeks I would try domperidone or maxalon) and then cease. A response is usually seen within 72 hours. Hope this helps Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospital [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 10:51 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek. I have lost my brochure on fenugreek and need the info. Can anyone help me with relevant information? Thanks Judy ** This e-mail, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential and for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This confidentiality is not waived or lost if you receive it and you are not the intended recipient(s), or if it is transmitted/ received in error. Any unauthorised use, alteration, disclosure, distribution or review of this e-mail is prohibited. It may be subject to a statutory duty of confidentiality if it relates to health service matters. If you are not the intended recipient(s), or if you have received this e-mail in error, you are asked to immediately notify the sender by telephone or by return e-mail. You should also delete this e-mail message and destroy any hard copies produced. ** -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek.
Just a note to remember with fenugreek - It is not advised to be taken by diabetics as it interferes with blood sugars. And as I found out the hardway can also be passed to babe. I was taking fenugreek approx. a week prior to due date as I had a history of b/f problems, but babe on day 2 started to suffer extremely low blood sugars and had to be 'supped' to increase his glucose levels, this was put down to my intake of fenugreek - just something to keep in the back of your mind with babe etc. -- Yours in Childbirth and with the Love of Friendship Rita «¤¤ÐÈ£ÏVÊR¥·WÓMÄѤ¤» Mother of David 13, Haydie 11, Alysha 10 and Baby Tyler 8 months Registered Nurse, Student Midwife (currently in hiatus due to injury), Aspiring CBE and Doula - Original Message From: Alesa Koziol [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek. Date: 01/02/03 12:59 Dear Judy Small world, this was something I was using during the week!! Recommended dosage 6000mg per day in divided doses of 2000mg TDS. Use until milk comes in (although if there has been no dramatic improvement after two weeks I would try domperidone or maxalon) and then cease. A response is usually seen within 72 hours. Hope this helps Cheers Alesa Alesa Koziol Clinical Midwifery Educator Melbourne - Original Message - From: quot;Maternity Ward Mareeba Hospitalquot; lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; To: lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2003 10:51 AM Subject: [ozmidwifery] Fenugreek. gt; I have lost my brochure on fenugreek and need the info. Can anyone help me with relevant information? gt; Thanks gt; Judy gt; gt; gt; gt; ** gt; This e-mail, including any attachments sent with it, is confidential gt; and for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). This confidentiality gt; is not waived or lost if you receive it and you are not the intended gt; recipient(s), or if it is transmitted/ received in error. gt; gt; Any unauthorised use, alteration, disclosure, distribution or review gt; of this e-mail is prohibited. It may be subject to a statutory duty of gt; confidentiality if it relates to health service matters. gt; gt; If you are not the intended recipient(s), or if you have received this gt; e-mail in error, you are asked to immediately notify the sender by gt; telephone or by return e-mail. You should also delete this e-mail gt; message and destroy any hard copies produced. gt; ** gt; gt; -- gt; This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. gt; Visit lt;http://www.acegraphics.com.augt; to subscribe or unsubscribe. gt; -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit lt;http://www.acegraphics.com.augt; to subscribe or unsubscribe. -- This mailing list is sponsored by ACE Graphics. Visit http://www.acegraphics.com.au to subscribe or unsubscribe.
