Worried about low supply of breastmilk, that’s ok mama, you are not alone to be stressed about it. After all as mama’s we want to be fully sure that the supply is enough for the lil one. Did you know there are some food items that help in increasing breastmilk supply? These are known as galactagogues.
Here are 5 food items we consume in daily life that are also natural galactagogues –
1) Garlic
2) Methi
3) Jeera
4) Oats
5) Green leafy vegetables
Add these to your diet like in – pulses, or salads, or make healthy snacks like cookies and overnight oats etc.
Infact, traditional Indian postpartum foods always include galactagogues like – Panjiri, Shatavari, Gondh Laddoos etc.
In fact for the fitness conscious mama who is looking for a change in taste there are amazing galactagogues like – blended lactation tea, moringa leaf powder, and jowar snacks. You can add these to your diet to help boost the milk supply without having to worry about adding extra calories. These are particularly handy for the mama on the move. Pack them in your bag and add them to your food or munch on the crispy snacks.
It’s important to note that breastfeeding works on demand and supply. It cannot be solely supported by the intake of galactagogues alone. It is a physiological process. Breastfeeding on demand or pumping regularly is of utmost importance along with consumption of galactogogues. Without which breastmilk production will not be sufficient.
Nirvi is a non judgement space that understands and supports mothers as they navigate through their journey of motherhood. If breastfeeding is causing you even the tiniest bit of stress we are here for you.
