Lactation in itself is an art and science. Breastmilk often considered something precious has the best of the best nutrients that a child carries forward throughout lifetime. Starting from the day of delivery newborn gets supplement in the form of colostrum following which he or she starts getting her first few days precious food in the form of breast milk. With changing lifestyle, food habits production of breastmilk has been an issue for women with hormonal disorders, depression particularly post-partum depression, PCOS issue, thyroid disorders, hereditary factors to name a few. However, it would be better to take some foods that are found to increase milk supply in women. These are the food items that we find in typical grocery store and are used in day to daylife. Lets look into some of them
Oatmeal – Oats highest source of omega-3 fatty acids is found to increase milk supply in women who choose to breastfeed
Finge millet – Richest source of iron is a good supplement that helps increase milk supply
Vegetables – Carrots, beetroots, tapioca are some vegetables that really aid in this process
Indian herbs – Fenugreek is most widely recommended. Other than this galactophages like fennel,shatavari are found to increase milk supply in women
Water – Drinking plenty of water keeps mom free of dehydration and will assist with breast feeding as well
Garlic – When boiled with milk garlic milk improves lactation
Oatmeal – Oats highest source of omega-3 fatty acids is found to increase milk supply in women who choose to breastfeed
Finge millet – Richest source of iron is a good supplement that helps increase milk supply
Vegetables – Carrots, beetroots, tapioca are some vegetables that really aid in this process
Indian herbs – Fenugreek is most widely recommended. Other than this galactophages like fennel,shatavari are found to increase milk supply in women
Water – Drinking plenty of water keeps mom free of dehydration and will assist with breast feeding as well
Garlic – When boiled with milk garlic milk improves lactation
