Fenugreek and milk supply: why health history matters
Abstracts
Abstracts
A popular milk-supply remedy still deserves a careful look at the evidence and a parent's health history. In “Fenugreek,Thyroid Problems And Breastfeeding,” I discuss the lack of proven benefit for fenugreek and caution that it may pose risks for women with certain health conditions.
That distinction matters in lactation support: a supplement should not be treated as an automatic next step just because it is commonly suggested. The article advises speaking with a doctor before taking fenugreek.