Support Healthy Lactation with Fenugreek
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is an annual herb native to the Mediterranean region of the world. Fenugreek is used throughout the world as a culinary spice and has been used by women for centuries as a “galactagogue” – a natural product to increase the production of breast milk. Fenugreek contains diosgenin, a plant-based estrogen, which is thought to increase milk flow in lactating women to help support breast milk production.*
Unlike other available Fenugreek supplements which can require taking up to 8 capsules per day, Fairhaven Health’s Fenugreek contains a unique blend of organic Fenugreek Seed Powder, along with a concentrated Fenugreek Seed Powder extract (10:1), delivering a dose equivalent to 2000 mg of standard fenugreek seed powder in just 2 vegetarian capsules each day.
While fenugreek has a long history of safe use as a culinary spice and an herbal galactagogue, there are a few important precautions related to fenugreek supplementation:
- Fenugreek can cause sweat and breast milk to smell like maple syrup.
- Fenugreek is not recommended for pregnant women.
- Fenugreek should be used with caution by women with allergies to peanuts.
- Fenugreek can reduce blood glucose levels. Women with diabetes should consult a physician before taking fenugreek.
- Fenugreek can, in some cases, aggravate asthma symptoms. Women with asthma should consult a physician before using fenugreek.
Wondering which supplements can be taken together?
(see our Pregnancy & Nursing Supplement Guide to find out.)
Jessica –
I really feel that this product has made a difference in my milk supply. Not a huge difference, but it has increased a little. Shipping was very fast.
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Brasker –
I used this product in conjunction with the Milkies Nursing Supplement and definitely saw results. I was almost exclusively pumping (now nursing only once a day), but noticed a boost in my supply when I started this product AND the Nursing Supplement.
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Stephanie –
I have taken this with both my little ones. Really helped boost my supply and keep it up. Didnt upset my stomach or make me smell like maple syrup the way other ones have. Highly recommend!
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Morgan –
With my first child I hadn’t heard of Fenugreek and struggled with my supply and finally quit breastfeeding at 9 months because of the struggle. Now, with my second child I’ve been taking Fenugreek as directed, she is 2 months old and (thanks to a app I have to track it) I have pumped 28 gallons. It’s outrageous, I love it.
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R.E. –
My wife said that it did as advertised.
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Emily –
I am an EP Mommy and because every ounce that I produce is measured, I can very easily tell what is working and what is not. After using the product for three days I jumped up 4 ounces a day. It was the difference between being stressed at the end of the night before the last bottle and not. The pills taste icky, but its worth it. I also smelled like maple syrup but after two months of taking the supplement, the smell subsided. Will highly recommend this to other moms. Because of this product, I exclusively breastfed for 8 months (and hopefully counting).
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Jessica –
Great
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Jose –
I bought this item for my wife which was nursing. She had read all about it in a parenting magazine. She was Overall very pleased with the product and the price compared to the other brands was more affordable.
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Dave –
I purchased the Fenugreek for MY (male) health. It has helped with libido and over all sexual ability/performance/enjoyment. I take one capsule every day. Will continue to buy this product. Thanks! Dave.
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Mari –
Totally helped me improve milk production
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Janet –
I really recommend this product, as soon as I started drinking Fenugreek the next day I started seeing the results. satisfaction guaranteed!!!
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Laura –
I had previously tried Nursing Blend, which was amazing at increasing my milk supply when it was very low. I thought about using just fenugreek, which is one of the main ingredients in the Nursing Blend supplement pills, mostly because I figured it would be just as effective at a lower cost. I wasn’t all together wrong. I got decent results with the fenugreek, but when you considere that you also have to spend on prenatal vitamins and that fenugreek alone isn’t not as effective as when combined with the other many great herbal suplements that increase your milk supply, well, then personally I consider Nursing blend to be the better more effective product. This fenugreek alone is very good and effective, but if you’re trying to increase you’re milk supply I’d say go with Nursing Blend.
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Sab –
Took this to increase my milk supply and it works so well. The only downside is you eventually start smelling like fenugreek! 😉
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Kay –
I breastfeed my baby girl and when I frist had her I didn’t make a lot of milk to fill her up but then I tried this and it made my milk come in a lot better then just her tryng to get it to come in by eating..workin on my 2nd bottle..I tell all my breastfeeding moms about this….
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Krystal –
Works great and have to take less pills
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KIMBERLY –
I’m 42 and have trouble supplying enough milk to breastfeed two babies… This helps bring more than enough milk to fully feed AND pump extra!! Don’t pay more than you have to for similar advertised products! Cannot believe how productive this line of products is!! Thank you for helping me keep my children healthy and nourished!!!
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Candice –
I like this brand of fenugreek because I don’t have to take as many pills throughout the day and it really does in erase my milk supply!
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