Help! I need milk booster recipes.
Breast milk is the best milk for newborns as it provides the needed nutrients for growth and development. After delivery, one of the main concerns among moms is that “Am I producing enough milk for my baby?”.
Every new mom goes through this especially if the baby is continuously crying, waking up often and looking for the mother. To make matters worse, the constant questioning from those around us can also make us doubt our ability of producing enough milk for our little one. Does this sound familiar?? Fret not, been there done that!
In actual fact, mothers produce sufficient breast milk for their babies and milk production increases with time and demand of the baby. Constant feeding and emptying of the breasts signal the brain to produce more milk. Switching sides while feeding also aids the milk production process as both sides are utilised equally. There are cases where moms produce too much milk or too little milk due to certain medical conditions they might have. In such instances, medical intervention might be required to solve the issue. However, there are some natural ways that you can use to boost your breast milk production.
Firstly, a happy mom is the best mom and the crucial mood for milk production. Stress is said to decrease milk production hence staying calm and relaxed is key to boosting milk production. When we worry about it, we are channelling the wrong energy to our body which then picks up the message and slows milk making. Getting enough rest is equally important too. When you’re burning the midnight oil doing dual shifts, your body gets worn down. A good night’s sleep helps the body operate at its optimum which then boosts milk production.
Next up, you can try lactation cookies. These are special cookies made with ingredients that are galactagogues to stimulate lactation. Some of these include whole oats, wheat germ, brewer’s yeast and flaxseed meal. You can purchase them and consume daily,
