Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally

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A mother always wants the best for her child. And if it is a newborn baby, the care and concern increase tenfold. As I’m sure you are already aware, it’s best if newborns only consume breast milk for the first few months of their life to ensure proper growth and development, immune system function, and bonding. If you feel that your body isn’t producing enough...

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  • This article explains Causes Of Low Breast Milk Supply in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Facts About Breastfeeding – Why Is It Important? in simple medical language.
  • This article explains Best Foods To Increase Breast Milk Supply in simple medical language.
  • This article explains What Foods Can Decrease Milk Supply? in simple medical language.
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A mother always wants the best for her child. And if it is a newborn baby, the care and concern increase tenfold. As I’m sure you are already aware, it’s best if newborns only consume breast milk for the first few months of their life to ensure proper growth and development, immune system function, and bonding. If you feel that your body isn’t producing enough milk for your little one, don’t worry. Perhaps all you need is to pay a little more attention to the foods you eat to increase breast milk supply naturally.

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally

Causes Of Low Breast Milk Supply

If you are wondering why you don’t have enough breast milk supply to satisfy your little one, here are some possible reasons:

  • You don’t drink enough water.
  • You have started breastfeeding late and not on the day of delivery.
  • You are not breastfeeding often enough.
  • You are taking certain medications.
  • You have had previous breast surgery.
  • Other factors include premature birth, high blood pressure (induced by pregnancy), maternal obesity, and insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।" data-rx-term="diabetes" data-rx-definition="Diabetes is a condition where blood sugar stays too high because insulin is low or not working well. সহজ বাংলা: রক্তে চিনি বেশি থাকার রোগ।">diabetes.

But, why is breastfeeding so important? These facts will tell you why

Facts About Breastfeeding – Why Is It Important?

  • Human milk has the ability to boost a baby’s immunity big time.
  • Breastfeeding reduces your infant’s risk of contracting diseases later in life.
  • It is also beneficial to the mother and reduces her risk of developing breast cancer, heart disease, and fracture risk. সহজ বাংলা: হাড় দুর্বল হয়ে ভাঙার ঝুঁকি বেশি।" data-rx-term="osteoporosis" data-rx-definition="Osteoporosis means weak, fragile bones with higher fracture risk. সহজ বাংলা: হাড় দুর্বল হয়ে ভাঙার ঝুঁকি বেশি।">osteoporosis.
  • Breastfeeding speeds up the postpartum recovery of the mother.
  • New mothers can more easily return to their pre-pregnancy weight by breastfeeding more often.
  • About 75% of new moms produce more milk in their right breast as compared to their left.
  • Breastfeeding lowers the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
  • It can also reduce your infant’s risk of developing cavities or getting braces later in life.
  • Breast milk contains certain substances that promote sleep in babies and calmness in mothers.

Breastfeeding is of great significance in the early years for your baby. If you feel that your breast milk supply is not up to par, all you need to do is start consuming more of the following foods.

Best Foods To Increase Breast Milk Supply

1. Fenugreek Seeds

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need
  • 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds
  • 1 cup of water
  • Honey
What You Have To Do
  1. Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with a cup of water in a saucepan.
  2. Simmer for 5 minutes and tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।" data-rx-term="strain" data-rx-definition="A strain is injury to a muscle or tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।">strain.
  3. When the tea is warm enough to drink, add a little honey.
  4. Consume fenugreek tea about 3 times daily to increase your breast milk supply.
Why This Works

Fenugreek seeds are one of the best ingredients that can increase breast milk supply. They are good sources of phytoestrogen and also exhibit galactagogue properties in nursing mothers (1). (Galactagogue is just a fancy word for foods or drugs that increase the production of breast milk.)

2. Torbangun

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Torbangun leaves

What You Have To Do

Drink torbangun tea or soup. You can also add it to other foods and consume daily.

Why This Works

Torbangun is widely used in Bataknese traditional cuisine, and it’s gradually becoming known in the West. This is another herb that has proven to increase the production of breast milk (2).

3. Drumsticks

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

1/2 cup of freshly extracted drumstick juice

What You Have To Do

Consume half a cup of freshly extracted drumstick juice once daily.

Why This Works

Drumsticks are a rich source of many nutrients that help in stimulating the mammary glands to produce more milk. Consuming drumstick juice also improves blood circulation, which, in turn, increases your breast milk supply (3).

4. Fennel Seeds

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need
  • 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds
  • 1 cup of hot water
  • Honey
What You Have To Do
  1. Add a teaspoon of fennel seeds to a cup of hot water.
  2. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes and tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।" data-rx-term="strain" data-rx-definition="A strain is injury to a muscle or tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।">strain.
  3. Allow the tea to cool a little before adding some honey.
  4. Consume fennel tea 2 to 3 times daily.
  5. Alternatively, you can also chew on some fennel seeds.
Why This Works

Fennel is another herb that is used as a galactagogue for nursing mothers. The seeds are phytoestrogens, i.e., they mimic estrogen, a hormone that is known to increase the production of breast milk (4).

5. Milk Thistle

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Milk thistle supplements

What You Have To Do

Take 2 to 3 milk thistle capsules daily.

Why This Works

Milk thistle is a flowering plant that was used in the ancient times to increase the production of breast milk. As a phytoestrogen, it displays estrogenic activity, which helps in increasing the breast milk supply (5).

6. Goat’s Rue

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Goat’s rue supplements

What You Have To Do

Take goat’s rue supplements daily to increase your breast milk supply.

Why This Works

Goat’s rue is a popular galactagogue in France and other European countries. It not only stimulates the development of mammary duct tissue but also has lactogenic properties, i.e., it promotes breast milk production (6).

Caution

Goat’s rue might cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hence, consult your doctor before using these supplements and don’t skip meals if you decide to take it.

7. Garlic

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Peeled garlic cloves

What You Have To Do
  1. Mince the garlic cloves and add the paste to your dishes.
  2. You can also chew on a few garlic cloves throughout the day, preferably when you don’t have to breathe garlic breath on anyone!
Why This Works

Garlic has lactogenic properties that help increase breast milk supply in mothers. It’s antifungal and it is reported to strengthen the bond between the mother and infant (7), (8).

8. Herbal Tea

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Herbal teas like anise tea or caraway tea

What You Have To Do

Drink 2 to 3 cups of anise or caraway tea daily.

Why This Works

Herbs like anise and caraway are phytoestrogens that exhibit estrogenic properties. They act as galactagogues and also clear clogged milk ducts, thus increasing breast milk supply (9).

9. Salmon

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Wild-caught cooked salmon

What You Have To Do

Consume a portion of cooked salmon 2 to 3 times every week.

Why This Works

Salmon is a rich source of omega-3s and many essential fatty acids, which make it a great option to increase your breast milk production naturally. It is also rich in DHA, one of the most important components of breast milk, which aids brain development of your child (10).

Caution

Eat wild-caught salmon, which is lower in mercury and other toxins than commercially raised salmon.

10. Oats

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

A bowl of cooked oats

What You Have To Do

Consume a bowl of cooked oats daily.

Why This Works

Oats are rich in fiber and iron, which reduce cholesterol and increase breast milk production. They also induce relaxation, which, in turn, helps increase lactation. These properties make oats one of the best options to increase the supply of breast milk (11).

11. Whole Grains

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Whole grains like corn, quinoa, and wheat

What You Have To Do

Increase your intake of whole grains like wheat, quinoa, and corn.

Why This Works

The intake of whole grains not just helps increase the production of breast milk but also ensures that your infant is getting all the necessary nutrients for its growth and development (12).

Note: Many people are avoiding gluten grains these days, so you may want to limit your intake of wheat.

12. Almond Milk

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need

Almond milk (unsweetened)

What You Have To Do

Consume a cup of almond milk 1 to 2 times daily.

Why This Works

Almond milk is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that help increase breast milk production. Hence, nursing mothers consume almond milk regularly to improve both the quantity and quality of their milk (13).

13. Carom (Caraway) Seeds

Best Way To Increase Breast Milk Supply Naturally
You Will Need
  • 1-2 teaspoons of carom seeds
  • 1 cup of water
What You Have To Do
  1. Soak a teaspoon or two of carom seeds in water overnight.
  2. The next morning, tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।" data-rx-term="strain" data-rx-definition="A strain is injury to a muscle or tendon. সহজ বাংলা: মাংসপেশি/টেনডনে টান।">strain the mixture and consume the solution.
  3. Drink this daily to boost your breast milk supply.
Why This Works

Carom seeds are another excellent traditional remedy that can help in naturally increasing the supply of breast milk (14).

Now that you have an idea about what to eat for increasing breast milk supply, let’s look at the foods that you need to avoid as they may decrease breast milk production.

What Foods Can Decrease Milk Supply?

For centuries, midwives have given women advice on what to consume when they are ready to stop breastfeeding and allow their breast milk to dry up. But don’t use these foods in any quantity if you are still breastfeeding. The following foods can decrease breast milk supply:

  • Parsley
  • Peppermint
  • Spearmint
  • Sage
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Alcohol

In addition to avoiding these foods, follow the tips mentioned below.

Preventive Tips

  • Closely observe your baby for signs of hunger, especially in the first few weeks.
  • Let your baby sleep close to you, at least for the first 6 months.
  • Try and avoid using pacifiers.
  • Follow a healthy diet.
  • Drink plenty of fluids , avoiding sugar and aspartame-sweetened sodas.
  • Get enough rest.
  • Try massaging your breasts for an increased supply of breast milk.
  • Avoid wearing tight bras and tops. Opt for loose clothing

Now that you know what you need to do to produce more breast milk, go ahead and start consuming the herbs and foods mentioned in this article. They will ensure that you are producing sufficient milk to satisfy your little one.

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Causes Of Low Breast Milk Supply If you are wondering why you don’t have enough breast milk supply to satisfy your little one, here are some possible reasons: You don’t drink enough water. You have started breastfeeding late and not on the day of delivery. You are not breastfeeding often enough. You are taking certain medications. You have had previous breast surgery. Other factors include premature birth, high blood pressure (induced by pregnancy), maternal obesity, and diabetes. But, why is breastfeeding so important? These facts will tell you why Facts About Breastfeeding – Why Is It Important?

Human milk has the ability to boost a baby’s immunity big time. Breastfeeding reduces your infant’s risk of contracting diseases later in life. It is also beneficial to the mother and reduces her risk of developing breast cancer, heart disease, and osteoporosis. Breastfeeding speeds up the postpartum recovery of the mother. New mothers can more easily return to their pre-pregnancy weight by breastfeeding more often. About 75% of new moms produce more milk in their right breast as compared to…

Best Foods To Increase Breast Milk Supply 1. Fenugreek Seeds You Will Need 1 teaspoon of fenugreek seeds 1 cup of water Honey What You Have To Do Boil a teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with a cup of water in a saucepan. Simmer for 5 minutes and strain. When the tea is warm enough to drink, add a little honey. Consume fenugreek tea about 3 times daily to increase your breast milk supply. Why This Works Fenugreek seeds are one of the best ingredients that can increase breast milk supply. They are good sources of phytoestrogen and also exhibit galactagogue properties in nursing mothers (1). (Galactagogue is just a fancy word for foods or drugs that increase the production of breast milk.) 2. Torbangun You Will Need Torbangun leaves What You Have To Do Drink torbangun tea or soup. You can also add it to other foods and consume daily. Why This Works Torbangun is widely used in Bataknese traditional cuisine, and it’s gradually becoming known in the West. This is another herb that has proven to increase the production of breast milk (2). 3. Drumsticks You Will Need 1/2 cup of freshly extracted drumstick juice What You Have To Do Consume half a cup of freshly extracted drumstick juice once daily. Why This Works Drumsticks are a rich source of many nutrients that help in stimulating the mammary glands to produce more milk. Consuming drumstick juice also improves blood circulation, which, in turn, increases your breast milk supply (3). 4. Fennel Seeds You Will Need 1 teaspoon of fennel seeds 1 cup of hot water Honey What You Have To Do Add a teaspoon of fennel seeds to a cup of hot water. Steep for 5 to 10 minutes and strain. Allow the tea to cool a little before adding some honey. Consume fennel tea 2 to 3 times daily. Alternatively, you can also chew on some fennel seeds. Why This Works Fennel is another herb that is used as a galactagogue for nursing mothers. The seeds are phytoestrogens, i.e., they mimic estrogen, a hormone that is known to increase the production of breast milk (4). 5. Milk Thistle You Will Need Milk thistle supplements What You Have To Do Take 2 to 3 milk thistle capsules daily. Why This Works Milk thistle is a flowering plant that was used in the ancient times to increase the production of breast milk. As a phytoestrogen, it displays estrogenic activity, which helps in increasing the breast milk supply (5). 6. Goat’s Rue You Will Need Goat’s rue supplements What You Have To Do Take goat’s rue supplements daily to increase your breast milk supply. Why This Works Goat’s rue is a popular galactagogue in France and other European countries. It not only stimulates the development of mammary duct tissue but also has lactogenic properties, i.e., it promotes breast milk production (6). Caution Goat’s rue might cause hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). Hence, consult your doctor before using these supplements and don’t skip meals if you decide to take it. 7. Garlic You Will Need Peeled garlic cloves What You Have To Do Mince the garlic cloves and add the paste to your dishes. You can also chew on a few garlic cloves throughout the day, preferably when you don’t have to breathe garlic breath on anyone! Why This Works Garlic has lactogenic properties that help increase breast milk supply in mothers. It’s antifungal and it is reported to strengthen the bond between the mother and infant (7), (8). 8. Herbal Tea You Will Need Herbal teas like anise tea or caraway tea What You Have To Do Drink 2 to 3 cups of anise or caraway tea daily. Why This Works Herbs like anise and caraway are phytoestrogens that exhibit estrogenic properties. They act as galactagogues and also clear clogged milk ducts, thus increasing breast milk supply (9). 9. Salmon You Will Need Wild-caught cooked salmon What You Have To Do Consume a portion of cooked salmon 2 to 3 times every week. Why This Works Salmon is a rich source of omega-3s and many essential fatty acids, which make it a great option to increase your breast milk production naturally. It is also rich in DHA, one of the most important components of breast milk, which aids brain development of your child (10). Caution Eat wild-caught salmon, which is lower in mercury and other toxins than commercially raised salmon. 10. Oats You Will Need A bowl of cooked oats What You Have To Do Consume a bowl of cooked oats daily. Why This Works Oats are rich in fiber and iron, which reduce cholesterol and increase breast milk production. They also induce relaxation, which, in turn, helps increase lactation. These properties make oats one of the best options to increase the supply of breast milk (11). 11. Whole Grains You Will Need Whole grains like corn, quinoa, and wheat What You Have To Do Increase your intake of whole grains like wheat, quinoa, and corn. Why This Works The intake of whole grains not just helps increase the production of breast milk but also ensures that your infant is getting all the necessary nutrients for its growth and development (12). Note: Many people are avoiding gluten grains these days, so you may want to limit your intake of wheat. 12. Almond Milk You Will Need Almond milk (unsweetened) What You Have To Do Consume a cup of almond milk 1 to 2 times daily. Why This Works Almond milk is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids that help increase breast milk production. Hence, nursing mothers consume almond milk regularly to improve both the quantity and quality of their milk (13). 13. Carom (Caraway) Seeds You Will Need 1-2 teaspoons of carom seeds 1 cup of water What You Have To Do Soak a teaspoon or two of carom seeds in water overnight. The next morning, strain the mixture and consume the solution. Drink this daily to boost your breast milk supply. Why This Works Carom seeds are another excellent traditional remedy that can help in naturally increasing the supply of breast milk (14). Now that you have an idea about what to eat for increasing breast milk supply, let’s look at the foods that you need to avoid as they may decrease breast milk production. What Foods Can Decrease Milk Supply?

For centuries, midwives have given women advice on what to consume when they are ready to stop breastfeeding and allow their breast milk to dry up. But don’t use these foods in any quantity if you are still breastfeeding. The following foods can decrease breast milk supply: Parsley Peppermint Spearmint Sage Oregano Thyme Alcohol In addition to avoiding these foods, follow the tips mentioned below.

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