Good supplements for breastfeeding?

Kerry · 11-12-2010, 10:26 AM

ok so i'm currently taking my prenatals, a d vitimin, and probiotics..

can anyone suggest any other suppliments I should be taking?

VegeLover · 11-12-2010, 11:11 AM

Fenugreek is helpful if you ever have a low milk supply.

E.W. · 11-21-2010, 06:39 AM

Fenugreek is also used to treat diabetes.

Gremom · 11-21-2010, 11:14 AM

I also took fish oil which also helped me with the blues. They also have mother's milk tea if you are looking to increase your supply.

fluffylumkins · 11-21-2010, 11:19 AM

I only took my prenatals (actually, I've always taken prenatals as my regular daily vitamin), but I agree with the Fenugreek if you find you have a low supply. Otherwise, why would you think you needed anything else?

MagicalHome · 12-02-2010, 06:50 PM

After giving birth, my OB told me to take moringa capsules to increase milk flow. Drinking lots of liquid, soup especially, also helped in the milk flow.

Boudica · 12-03-2010, 08:29 AM

DHA!!!! 500 MG doses. I did this while pregnant and while breastfeeding. If you PM me I can give you a direct link to an EXCELLENT source of high MG DHA. Helps your baby develop his brain.

~Bou

Justachic · 12-28-2010, 10:05 PM

I totally agree with taking DHA during pregnancy and all through breastfeeding. I did so during my pregnancies with my two sons who are now 6 and 5. They are extremely bright.

Pregnancy and Baby: The importance of DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding

Potaty · 12-28-2010, 10:08 PM

Ditto on the DHA, great for eye and brain development.

Adr!ana · 01-05-2011, 02:32 PM

I'm actually pregnant right now, so this thread is very timely for me. Just earlier today, I was looking at what I could take and what I should avoid. I know it's different when you're breastfeeding, but still similar in nature.

At our last appoointment, my OB told me that I'll continue taking my prenatals after I give birth. She said for at least the first month, but she would recommend taking them for at least three months. She also told me to get plenty of vitamin d and DHA. I was meaning to ask her about taking a probiotic, but forgot too.

I also found this article about herbs you should avoid during pregnancy. Which I'm glad I did, because I was drinking aloe vera juice in my smoothies. Alot of the herbs on the list mention why you shouldn't take them while breastfeeding. May be wise to check those out.

BWYA · 01-05-2011, 03:01 PM

If you have sufficient milk, breastmilk is perfect the way it is. I would just take what you need for your basic nutrition. (I'm a retired LLL leader and mom of 6 brilliant and healthy breastfed babies.)

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11-12-2010, 11:11 AM	#2
VegeLover Guest Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 103 Gallery: VegeLover	Fenugreek is helpful if you ever have a low milk supply.

11-21-2010, 06:39 AM	#3
E.W. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Tyrone Georgia U.S.A. Posts: 961 Gallery: E.W. Stats: 319/313/ a lot less WOE: fast5 Start Date: restart 4/10/13	Fenugreek is also used to treat diabetes.

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Gremom Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NC Posts: 1,633 Gallery: Gremom	I also took fish oil which also helped me with the blues. They also have mother's milk tea if you are looking to increase your supply.

11-21-2010, 11:19 AM	#5
fluffylumkins Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 220 Gallery: fluffylumkins Stats: 297/199/170 (5'2) WOE: General LC >20/day	I only took my prenatals (actually, I've always taken prenatals as my regular daily vitamin), but I agree with the Fenugreek if you find you have a low supply. Otherwise, why would you think you needed anything else?

12-02-2010, 06:50 PM	#6
MagicalHome Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 364 Gallery: MagicalHome	After giving birth, my OB told me to take moringa capsules to increase milk flow. Drinking lots of liquid, soup especially, also helped in the milk flow.

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Boudica Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Embracing mackereality! Posts: 2,697 Gallery: Boudica Stats: New Mommy WOE: Low G.I. WOE Start Date: Every Day	DHA!!!! 500 MG doses. I did this while pregnant and while breastfeeding. If you PM me I can give you a direct link to an EXCELLENT source of high MG DHA. Helps your baby develop his brain. ~Bou

12-28-2010, 10:05 PM	#8
Justachic MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,201 Gallery: Justachic Stats: no scales-5'6 WOE: customized Start Date: Restarted Jan 9, 2008	I totally agree with taking DHA during pregnancy and all through breastfeeding. I did so during my pregnancies with my two sons who are now 6 and 5. They are extremely bright. Pregnancy and Baby: The importance of DHA during pregnancy and breastfeeding

12-28-2010, 10:08 PM	#9
Potaty Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 7,038 Gallery: Potaty Stats: 219 highest/193 now/135 goal WOE: hhcg + exercise Start Date: R1: 19.4 lost	Ditto on the DHA, great for eye and brain development.

01-05-2011, 02:32 PM	#10
Adr!ana Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 2 Gallery: Adr!ana	I'm actually pregnant right now, so this thread is very timely for me. Just earlier today, I was looking at what I could take and what I should avoid. I know it's different when you're breastfeeding, but still similar in nature. At our last appoointment, my OB told me that I'll continue taking my prenatals after I give birth. She said for at least the first month, but she would recommend taking them for at least three months. She also told me to get plenty of vitamin d and DHA. I was meaning to ask her about taking a probiotic, but forgot too. I also found this article about herbs you should avoid during pregnancy. Which I'm glad I did, because I was drinking aloe vera juice in my smoothies. Alot of the herbs on the list mention why you shouldn't take them while breastfeeding. May be wise to check those out.

01-05-2011, 03:01 PM	#11
BWYA Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,134 Gallery: BWYA Stats: started 1 Jan 11: 272.6/243.0/140 WOE: Protein Power Start Date: 1 January 2011	If you have sufficient milk, breastmilk is perfect the way it is. I would just take what you need for your basic nutrition. (I'm a retired LLL leader and mom of 6 brilliant and healthy breastfed babies.)