In the last week or so, I have noticed that I am not pumping enough milk for what DD takes while I am at work. I am pumping once in the AM and twice at work and am about an 1-1.5 ounces short. I'd prefer not to add a third pump time at work and I've tried pumping before bed last night but only got barely an ounce. I nurse DD to sleep and don't stay up much later than that so I don't expect to get much at the night pump. When DD started sleeping through the night, I pumped sometimes when it I felt uncomfortable but obviously, I let my body adjust and I don't pummp in the middle of the night anymore.
So I just went out and bought some fenugreek at lunch today but don't know anything about it. I haven't talked to my doctor about it but is it safe or I should get his approval first? Will it increase my milk supply without pumping more often? Any side effects?
Any help would be appreciated. I am not generally a "medication" type of person so I'm a little nervous. TIA!