Do you recommend it? If so, what is the recommended dosage?

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I have been breastfeeding for 6 months and my milk production seems to have decreased. I notice this because when I pump for my daycare I barely pump 3 oz. I have heard of fenugreek and blessed thistle to increase production. Hi, I use a double electric breast pump. I pump when my son is at daycare and he skips a feed. I give him about 6 feedings a day He is just starting to eat a little, but not much so his feedings have not really decreased. Thank you

Nathalie Gagnon · Accepted Answer

Hello, The secret of good milk production is first and foremost stimulation What type of breast pump do you use? Has your child startedė complementary foods? When and how many times a day do you breastfeed your child? The best breast pump in the world will never beat the efficiency of extracting a baby from the breast. I would tend to create a fictitious drink so an extra breast pumping session. Many breastfeeding support organizations offer a free consultation with a lactation consultant. You can send them your question. For fenugreek and blessed thistle, here is a useful link: https://cdn.ciussscentreouest.ca/documents/hgj/pfrc/Breastfeeding_clinic/Plantes_me__dicinales-doc_pour_patients_2019.pdf?1586968811 Before starting them, if you choose to do so, it would be wise to have your community pharmacist check your medication list to see if you are taking any to check for drug interactions.