So my baby was in the nicu for a month, I was constantly pumping around the clock to give him milk. I had enough milk production. But once my baby came home he was use to drinking milk from the bottle and I guess stress tired restless and also being a mommy my milk production started to go down. I took this tea one day three times a day - two tea bags- I wanted to see if I got any results and may I say, I bought 6 box of them. Went from pumping one to two ounces to a little over five.
First impressions, my background, day 1, *day 2, & *future updates
First Impressions:
The packaging was as expected. When I first pulled out the tea bag I found the smell offensive so I was afraid to taste it. I was surprised that the taste was actually pleasant, it is not too strong so it is definitely tolerable for everyday drinking. The tags on the tea bags have quotes on them which are a nice positive interruption for a mom's hectic day.
My Background:
My son is 7 months old. He has been exclusively breastfed since birth but started baby led weaning (solids) at 6 months. He isn't getting much intake of solids at the moment. He still nurses on demand which is approximately 4 times each night and every 3 hours during the day. My supply has always been good but when pumping it usually took 3-4 sessions to get 5oz. I average 1.5-2oz in 10-20 minutes from pumping both breasts. I absolutely hate pumping so my hope for drinking the tea is to get 5oz in one pumping session. I plan to drink 3 cups a day.
Day 1:
I enjoyed all 3 cups of tea. With each new cup I added in my bag from the previous cup to get more use from them before throwing them away at the end of the day. I pumped for 10 minutes at my usual time after my son went to bed. From both breasts I yielded 3.5oz which is a 75% improvement!
*Day 2:
Same routine, 3 cups of the tea. I noticed my lips feel tingly, not sure if it is related to the tea. Also the smell still bothers me but not the taste. I pumped 10 minutes again and got another 3.5oz just like last time. I was hoping for a little more improvement but I will give it about a week before I add in a 4th cup.
**more updates to come
I drink this daily and add a little honey to help with the bitter taste. The more I drink, the more milk i produce. So I brewed a large pot and store it in the fridge for a quick cup of iced tea during the day!
I've had horrible, heavy periods with unbearable cramps my entire life. I started drinking this tea a week before my period and all during and for the first time that I can remember, did not have terrible cramps and headaches. Usually I need to take 1-2 days off from work during each cycle and I was able to save my sick days this time! This tea is a lifesaver. I still had a heavy flow but that's manageable; it's the cramps and exhaustion that stop me in my tracks and Healthy Cycle helped with those. The herbal taste is pleasant to me (tastes most like chamomile tea) and I don't need to add any sweeteners.
This stuff is amazing. I recently started birth control which cut my supply down drastically. (Nexplanon) I wasn't even pumping 2 oz. I started this and 3 pills of fenugreek. It's only been 4 days and I'm pumping 6 oz per side. This stuff truly works ! I drink 3 cups a day.
UPDATE: It's been a week now and I am up to 8 oz off of one breast a session. I must say going from 2 oz I was scared I was going to loose my milk but this stuff is a life saver !
Feature Product
- Traditional European herbs used to help nursing mothers with breast milk production*
- Non-GMO verified. All Ingredients Certified Organic. Kosher. Caffeine Free.
- Herbal Supplement. The highest quality, pharmacopoeia grade herbs
- Taste: Sweet, slightly bitter with a distinct licorice-like taste
- Case of six boxes, each box containing 16 sealed tea bags (96 total tea bags)
Description
Personality: Supportive, empowering and believes in you. Herbal power: Traditionally used to help nursing mothers with breast milk production. Reason to love : while your bundle of joy is probably causing you no end of delight, moms can also feel overwhelmed and tired, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. We love the fact that this herbal tea has traditionally been used to help mothers support their production of breast milk and to promote healthy lactation. With herbs like fennel, anise (which give the tea a sweet, licorice like taste), coriander and fenugreek, each sip is like stepping into a tradition that has been passed down from woman to woman for hundreds of years. Taste: sweet, spicy, slightly bitter with a distinct licorice-like taste. *The statements have not been evaluated by the food and drug administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
This Really works well for me!!! Any time my supply decreases I drink a cup (either hot or iced) and my milk supply increases. I don't add sugar so the taste is not the best, but it isn't too bad! I use two tea bags in each glass so I make it a little strong. Breastfeeding going on 8 months now and have not had to supplement :) I have used this since about 2 weeks after my son was born. I use this usually a couple times per month, not all the time, just as needed!
I absolutely love this tea! This is the second child I have used it with and I highly recommend it. I've tested one week with no tea and one week drinking 3 a day and saw a drastic difference in my milk supply. Drinking this tea daily almost doubles the amount of milk I produce. Without the tea, I was pumping about 3-8 ounces per session, with the tea I can pump anywhere from 5-12 ounces per session (usually 1.5-2 hours in between pumping/breastfeeding). I have also noticed a smoother let down, steadier flow and decrease in clogged milk ducts.
This product definitely help with my milk production. I was very determined to Breastfeed my baby with no supplementing with formula this tea help me achieve that. I'm current producing over 60oz daily and I'm able to store halo off that for when I go back to work....
I have struggled with a low supply my entire bf’ing journey.. but this brought one pump from a 2.5 oz to a 7.. but only with staying very hydrated and pumping a lot (son stopped wanting to latch)
I would recommend putting honey in..
Taste is awful but you get used to it! Don’t give up!
Also, I put 2 teabags in once and drank it.. felt sick for hours! Stomach hurt etc.. I don’t recommend that, or atleast it effected me in a negative way.
Tastes like black licorice.. :-/
I was skeptical about a tea that helps produce milk but I needed to try it out. To my surprise....it really WORKS!
I used a small amount of some raw organic honey and the taste is actually good. I definitely recommend this tea to any breastfeeding mama.
P.S. it took 1-2 days to notice difference and I keep taking at least one cup a day for maintenance.
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