10 Foods to Increase Lactation

Having an adequate milk supply for your baby is essential to his/her nutrition. If you are looking to increase lactation these following foods can help: Water While not a food, water is one of the most important items needed for an adequate milk supply. “According to studies, 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated.” Try drinking 8 glasses (64 ounces) of water a day, especially when starting to breastfeed. Oatmeal Oatmeal is known to help lower cholesterol and regulate your blood pressure, but did you know it can also help in building and maintaining your milk supply? Next time you’re thinking of what to have for breakfast – try some hot oatmeal! Cookies Special chocolate chip lactation cookies are not only tasty but included brewer’s yeast and flax seed, both known to increase a mother’s milk supply. Get the recipe! Garlic Garlic has been used for years by nursing mothers to stimulate breast milk production and increase milk supply. “When studied, it was observed that when breastfeeding mothers consumed garlic, their infants stayed at the breast and breastfed longer.” Tip: If you don’t like garlic in your food, try garlic pills. They are available at most stores and have no taste! Carrots Eating carrots has many benefits! They are a healthy source of carbohydrates, boosts your potassium, and helps with weight loss. They also contain Vitamin A which helps with lactation and increases the quality of your milk.  Fennel The fennel plant ...
Source: Cord Blood News - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Tags: pregnancy breastfeeding Source Type: blogs