In a world with increasing concerns about big pharmaceutical companies, expensive medications, unknown long-term effects of medicine and the quality of the food we consume, many people have turned to natural alternative remedies.
In recent years, fenugreek has become an increasingly popular herb among women struggling with breastfeeding and milk production. While there exists a lack of clinical research to support fenugreek as an aid in breast milk production, the Mayo Clinic acknowledges it as an herbal supplement that may facilitate lactation.
Moms using fenugreek for breastfeeding purposes commonly take three or more capsules a day of supplements, which is a large amount of an herb that one might otherwise have in small amounts very infrequently. While this may get the milk flowing, it can also have adverse effects on a baby.
The Maple Syrup Effect
Fenugreek may cause both baby and mother to produce urine that smells like maple syrup. This can falsely cause worry that the baby has maple syrup urine disease, which is the sign of major metabolic problems.
Allergies
Fenugreek is closely related to peanuts, which are a common allergen. Babies of moms taking fenugreek while nursing have been reported symptoms such as upset stomach and colic.
Loose Stools
Fenugreek is known for creating loose stools, which in babies may lead to diarrhea.
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