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Many women incorporate use of synthetic drugs to aid the induction process. The most common is a drug called Domperidone. While it is typically successful in initiating and increasing supply significantly, the FDA warns against its use with inducing lactation. Some reported side effects are extreme diarrhea, brain fog, fatigue, migraines, etc. Along with these, once you begin taking it you have to continue to take as you lactate otherwise your milk will dry up. It is not sold in the US, and it is expensive to buy through suppliers online.
I chose not to use pharmaceuticals during this process and am relying on hand expression, pumping, TENS unit stimulation, and suckling when the opportunity presents itself - though nursing is not required in order to induce.
I am experimenting with herbs to take during this adventure and the type of herb that is recommended are called galactagogues. Right now I am using goats rue, but am considering trying another since it has been a few weeks and I may need something else to help stimulate production. I'm not really sure if adding another will help or hinder ... I am still looking into that. I read this research article comparing use of drugs vs herbs and the risks outweigh the benefits of using Dom in my opinion.
I have too much time on my hands right now my friends. Bare with me as I post physiology and anatomy babble here
Use of Galactogogues in Initiating or Augmenting Maternal Milk Production, Second Revision 2018
I chose not to use pharmaceuticals during this process and am relying on hand expression, pumping, TENS unit stimulation, and suckling when the opportunity presents itself - though nursing is not required in order to induce.
I am experimenting with herbs to take during this adventure and the type of herb that is recommended are called galactagogues. Right now I am using goats rue, but am considering trying another since it has been a few weeks and I may need something else to help stimulate production. I'm not really sure if adding another will help or hinder ... I am still looking into that. I read this research article comparing use of drugs vs herbs and the risks outweigh the benefits of using Dom in my opinion.
I have too much time on my hands right now my friends. Bare with me as I post physiology and anatomy babble here
Use of Galactogogues in Initiating or Augmenting Maternal Milk Production, Second Revision 2018