What's Wrong with Fenugreek?

Fenugreek can cause GI symptoms in mom (upset stomach, diarrhea), so it's possible for it to cause GI symptoms in baby too. Also anyone can have an allergic reaction to any herb, and fenugreek allergy, though rare, has been documented.

What's wrong with fenugreek?

Possible adverse reactions of fenugreek include

Gastrointestinal side effects such as stomach upset, diarrhea and gas that may occur for both mom and baby. ... Large doses of fenugreek may cause lowering of cholesterol and blood sugar. It can also interact with warfarin to cause bleeding.

Can fenugreek cause milk supply decrease?

Can Fenugreek Decrease Milk Supply? Some mothers find that fenugreek actually decreases milk supply, or simply has no effect.

Marcus Vance

Marcus Vance

Cybersecurity & Digital Privacy Researcher

Marcus Vance is a cybersecurity auditor and technology writer dedicated to educating the public about online safety, data privacy regulations, enterprise security, and emerging cyber threats.